FOSAPREPITANT DIMEGLUMINE (Generic for EMEND)

This medication is for injection into a vein. It is given in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as 6 months for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Do not take this medication if you already have nausea and vomiting. Ask your care team what to do if you already have nausea.
Estrogen and/or progestin hormones may not work as well while you are taking this medication. A barrier contraceptive, such as a condom or diaphragm, is recommended during treatment and for up to 1 month after your last dose of fosaprepitant if you are using these hormones for contraception. Talk to your care team about other forms of contraception.
This medication should not be used continuously for a long time.
Visit your care team for regular check-ups. This medication may change your liver function blood test results.

This does not apply.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

This medication is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.