Aprepitant Intravenous and Lomaira

• 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: phentermine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Adipex-P, Lomaira, Suprenza

Lomaira is similar to an amphetamine. This medicine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.

Lomaira is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity, especially in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

Lomaira may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.