Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule

Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule

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Information about Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule (Brand: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd) - Uses: Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

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  • MRP: ₹ 6000
  • Packing: 1.0 Capsule in 1 strip
  • Salt Combination: Netupitant (300mg) + Palonosetron (0.5mg)
  • Brand: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Description

  • Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is used to treat nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
  • It works by blocking the release of chemicals such as serotonin and substance P which are responsible for causing nausea and vomiting
  • Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food
  • It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor
  • It is advised to Take Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule at a fixed time.
  • This medicine should not be taken more than the recommended dose
  • If you miss any dose, please consult your doctor
  • It is advised to complete the treatment without any interruption
  • If you experience any allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling, and itching, stop the medicine and please consult your doctor.
  • This medicine is usually well tolerated by patients
  • The common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, erythema, weakness, headache, constipation, and indigestion
  • If any of these side effects worsen with time, please consult your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • This medicine is not safe to use in patients of liver and kidney diseases
  • Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines
  • It is strictly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while you are on the treatment as this medicine may make you feel sleepy or dizzy.

Cautions

Liver: UNSAFE: Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: UNSAFE: Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: N/A
Therapeutic class: GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: N/A

Uses

Uses of Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule

  • In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule is used to prevent nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting in adults with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy (medicines to treat cancer)
  • It works by blocking a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting
  • Using Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule helps you recover more comfortably from chemotherapy
  • The recommended dose is one capsule taken by mouth one hour before starting chemotherapy
  • Please follow your doctor's instruction for the dose and duration of taking Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Akynzeo 300mg/0.5mg Capsule
  • Fatigue
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Weakness
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion

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