Dabigatran and Emend

• Generic Name: dabigatran
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pradaxa

Dabigatran is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. dabigatran is used when the atrial fibrillation is not caused by a heart valve problem.

Dabigatran is also used after hip replacement surgery to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Dabigatran is also used to treat DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to lower your risk of having a repeat DVT or PE.

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

• Generic Name: aprepitant
• Dosage Forms: capsule, powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Emend, Cinvanti, Emend 3-Day, Emend 2-Day

Emend (aprepitant) blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that trigger nausea and vomiting.

Emend is used together with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by chemotherapy.

Emend is given ahead of time and will not treat nausea or vomiting that you already have.

Emend capsules are for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Emend oral suspension (liquid) can be given to adults and children as young as 6 months old.