ore you are given EMEND for Injection.
What are the possible side effects of EMEND for Injection?
The most common side effects of EMEND for Injection are:
tiredness
nausea
hiccups
constipation
diarrhea
loss of appetite
headache
hair loss
injection site pain
hardening of site of injection
The following side effects have been reported in general use with EMEND (aprepitant):
Allergic reactions, which may be serious, and may include hives, rash and itching and cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing. If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking EMEND and call your doctor right away.
These are not all of the possible side effects of EMEND for Injection. For further information ask your doctor or pharmacist. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that bothers you.
General information about the use of EMEND for Injection
This leaflet summarizes the most important information about EMEND for Injection. If you would like to know more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about EMEND for Injection that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in EMEND for Injection?
Active ingredient: fosaprepitant
Inactive ingredients: edetate disodium, polysorbate 80, lactose anhydrous, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment).
U.S. Patent Nos.: 5,512,570; 5,691,336
Issued February 2009
Manufactured for:
MERCK & CO., INC., Whitehouse Staton, NJ 08889, USA
Manufactured by:
DSM Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 5900 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Greenville, NC 27834
9840002
EMEND
fosaprepitant dimeglumine injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 0006-3884
Route of Administration INTRAVENOUS DEA Schedule
INGREDIENTS
Name (Active Moiety) Type Strength
fosaprepitant dimeglumine (aprepitant) Active 115 MILLIGRAM In 5 MILLILITER
edetate disodium Inactive 14.4 MILLIGRAM In 5 MILLILITER
hydrochloric acid Inactive
lactose anhydrous Inactive 287.5 MILLIGRAM In 5 MILLILITER
polysorbate 80 Inactive 57.5 MILLIGRAM In 5 MILLILITER
sodium hydroxide Inactive
Product Characteristics
Color Score
Shape Size
Flavor Imprint Code
Contains
Packaging
# NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 0006-3884-32 1 VIAL In 1 CARTON contains a VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
1 5 mL (MILLILITER) In 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE This package is contained within the CARTON (0006-3884-32)
Revised: 02/2009Merck & Co., Inc.
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