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Fosaprepitant
Fosaprepitant is an antiemetic used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
Applications:
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Prevents acute and delayed nausea/vomiting from highly emetogenic chemotherapy.
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Often used in combination with other antiemetics (like dexamethasone and a 5-HT3 antagonist).
Side Effects:
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Common: fatigue, headache, hiccups, and constipation.
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Serious (rare): infusion site reactions, allergic reactions, liver enzyme elevation.
Brands: Emend (IV).
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Aprepitant
Applications:
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea/Vomiting (CINV): Prevents acute/delayed nausea from highly emetogenic chemo (e.g., cisplatin).
Moderately Emetogenic Chemo: Used with dexamethasone + 5-HT3 blockers (e.g., ondansetron).
Postoperative Nausea/Vomiting (PONV): Alternative for high-risk surgeries (less common).Side Effects:
Common: Fatigue, hiccups, constipation, headache, loss of appetite.
Serious (Rare):-
Liver toxicity (elevated LFTs).
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Hypersensitivity (rash, anaphylaxis).
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Drug interactions (CYP3A4 inhibitor—affects warfarin, birth control, some chemo drugs).
Note: Avoid with pimozide (QT prolongation risk). IV form (fosaprepitant) available.
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Hyoscine/Scopolamine Butyl bromide
Applications:
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GI Spasms: Treats irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis, and abdominal cramps.
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Biliary/Urinary Colic: Relieves pain from gallstones or kidney stones.
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Endoscopic Procedures: Reduces intestinal motility during colonoscopy.
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Menstrual Cramps: Eases dysmenorrhea (off-label use).
Side Effects:
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Common: Dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision (mild anticholinergic effects).
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Serious (Rare):
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Tachycardia (fast heart rate).
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Urinary retention (especially in elderly men with prostate issues).
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Allergic reactions (rash, anaphylaxis).
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Br120.00Hyoscine/Scopolamine Butyl bromide
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Drotaverine
Applications:
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Abdominal Pain: Relieves cramps in IBS, gastritis, or menstrual discomfort.
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Biliary Colic: Eases spasms in gallbladder/bile duct disorders.
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Urinary Tract Spasms: Treats discomfort from kidney stones or UTIs.
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Gynecological Use: Reduces labor pains (off-label) and dysmenorrhea.
Side Effects:
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Common: Dizziness, nausea, mild headache.
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Rare:
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Allergic reactions (rash, itching).
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Low blood pressure (with high doses).
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Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia).
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Br120.00Drotaverine
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