Aprepitant: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Fosaprepitant for injection, in combination with other antiemetic agents, is indicated in adults for the prevention of: • acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetoge
- Data source
- FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (label cb36d3fb…)
- Label version
- current
- Last reviewed
- 2026
Reported adverse reactions
Reactions listed in current FDA labeling, with the highest frequency reported across summarized placebo-controlled trials.
No structured frequency data available in current labeling. Consult the official label.
Labeled uses (from FDA prescribing information)
Fosaprepitant for injection, in combination with other antiemetic agents, is indicated in adults for the prevention of: • acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (HEC) including high-dose cisplatin. • delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (MEC). Limitations of Use • Fosaprepitant for injection has not been studied for the treatment of established nausea and vomiting. Pediatric use information is approved for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.’s Emend (fosaprepitant) for injection. However, due to Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aprepitant used for?
FDA labeling lists the approved uses shown above under "Labeled uses." This summary is informational; only a qualified prescriber can determine whether a medication is appropriate for you.
What are the most commonly reported side effects of Aprepitant?
Current labeling for this ingredient does not include a structured frequency table that we can reproduce. Review the official label linked below.
Does Aprepitant require lab monitoring?
Monitoring needs vary. Ask your healthcare provider whether any lab tests apply while taking Aprepitant.
Where does this information come from?
All clinical facts on this page were extracted from the current FDA-registered product labeling for this ingredient, published by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. See the source link below.
Medical disclaimer: Educational content extracted from public FDA labeling. Not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.