Fosaprepitant Injection and Milrinone Dextrose

• Generic Name: fosaprepitant
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Emend for Injection

Fosaprepitant blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that trigger nausea and vomiting.

Fosaprepitant is used together with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by chemotherapy in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.

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

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

• Generic Name: milrinone
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Primacor, Primacor IV.

Milrinone is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries.

Milrinone is used as a short-term treatment for life-threatening heart failure.

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