Aprepitant Pharmacology
Aprepitant
2.Distribution: Vd: About 70 L; crosses the blood-brain barrier
Plasma protein binding: >95%.
3.Metabolism: Undergoes extensive hepatic metabolism via oxidation by cytochrome P450 isoenzyme CYP3A4, the isoenzymes CYP1A2 and CYP2C19 mediate minor metabolic pathways.
4.Excretion: Primarily by metabolism.
2.Dizziness
3.Nausea
4.Vomiting
5.Hiccups
6.Thirst
7.Constipation
8.Abdominal pain
9.Dyspepsia
10.Diarrhea
11.Dehydration
12.Fatigue
13.Cough
14.Hypotension
15.Hypertension
16.Angioedema
17.Elevated ALT and AST levels
18.Proteinuria
19.Increased BUN.
20.Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions, Steven-Johnsons syndrome.
2.Concurrent use with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, inducers or substrates
3.Monitor INR closely for patients on warfarin
2.Postoperative nausea and vomiting
2.Concurrent use with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, primidone, phenobarbital) may lead to reduced efficacy of Aprepitant
3.May decrease concentrations of CYP2C9 substrates e.g. phenytoin, tolbutamide, warfarin
4.May increase plasma levels of dexamethasone and methylprednisolone
5.May increase plasma levels of benzodiazepine (e.g. midazolam, diazepam, alprazolam)
6.Serum concentrations of colchicine may increase with Aprepitant
7.May increase toxicity of chemotherapy drug metabolised by CYP3A4 e.g. docetaxel, etoposide, ifosfamide, imatinib, paclitaxel, vincristine, vinblastin
8.May increase levels of ergot derivatives resulting in ergotism
9.May reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives, use additional methods of contraception during treatment and for at least 1 mth following the last dose of Aprepitant.
10.Potentially Fatal: May result in increased serum levels of astemizole, cisapride, pimozide and terfenadine which can lead to life-threatening torsade de pointes arrhythmias.
Prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Adult: To be given for 3 days as part of a regimen containing a corticosteroid and a 5HT3 antagonist. Day 1: 125 mg (1 hr before chemotherapy); days 2 and 3: 80 mg once daily.
Prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting
Adult: 40 mg within 3 hr prior to induction of anaesthesia.
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