Aprepitant Intravenous and Gentamicin Injection

• Generic Name: aprepitant
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cinvanti, Emend, Emend 3-Day, Emend 2-Day

Aprepitant injection is used together with other medicines (eg, dexamethasone, granisetron, ondansetron) to prevent acute and delayed nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medicines (chemotherapy). It is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist that works by blocking the signals to the brain that cause nausea and vomiting.

Aprepitant is given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: gentamicin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Garamycin, Cidomycin, Septopal

Gentamicin injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.

Gentamicin belongs to the class of medicines known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, gentamicin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Gentamicin injection is usually used for serious bacterial infections for which other medicines may not work. However, it may also cause some serious side effects, including damage to your kidneys and the part of your body that controls hearing. These side effects may be more likely to occur in elderly patients and newborn infants. You and your doctor should talk about the benefit of gentamicin as well as the risks.

Gentamicin is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.