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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Amitant Kit Tablet is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (anti-cancer medicines) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above. It contains Aprepitant, which blocks a chemical that produces vomiting by acting on the neurological system. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aureate Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Amitant Kit Tablet

Amitant Kit Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called anti-emetics. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (anti-cancer medicines) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above. Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach that often comes before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.

Amitant Kit Tablet contains Aprepitant. Aprepitant blocks a chemical that produces vomiting by acting on the neurological system. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting.

Take Amitant Kit Tablet as prescribed. You are recommended to take Amitant Kit Tablet for as long as your doctor has advised it. In some cases, Amitant Kit Tablet may cause common side effects such as headache, constipation, loss of appetite, tiredness, indigestion, and hiccups. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, inform your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Amitant Kit Tablet or any other medicines. Amitant Kit Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Amitant Kit Tablet. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Amitant Kit Tablet. If you are taking other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Amitant Kit Tablet.

Uses of Amitant Kit Tablet

Amitant Kit Tablet is used in the treatment of Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The detailed uses of Amitant Kit Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) prevention: Amitant Kit Tablet helps to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, which improves patient comfort and quality of life.<br/>• Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prevention: Amitant Kit Tablet can also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery, which reduces recovery time and complications.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Amitant Kit Tablet can be taken with or without food.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow Amitant Kit Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Amitant Kit Tablet contains Aprepitant, an anti-emetic (a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting) that works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it helps to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years.

How Amitant Kit Tablet Works

Amitant Kit Tablet contains Aprepitant, which blocks a chemical that produces vomiting by acting on the neurological system. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Amitant Kit Tablet

Since Amitant Kit Tablet is given in a controlled medical setting by a healthcare professional, an overdose is not likely to occur. If you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly.

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Amitant Kit Tablet or any other medicines. Amitant Kit Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Amitant Kit Tablet. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Amitant Kit Tablet. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Amitant Kit Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy and low-fat diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, and plant-based oils, especially in small portions, as it will be easy for digestion.
  • Avoid eating over-sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting.
  • Increase the intake of fluids. Drink a small amount of water after small intervals to stay hydrated.
  • Avoid taking greasy or oily foods, as these foods trigger nausea and vomiting.
  • If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food, as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else do the cooking or use prepared food from the freezer.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Amitant Kit Tablet is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Amitant Kit Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if clearly needed.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Aprepitant is excreted in breast milk. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking Amitant Kit Tablet.

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Driving

Caution

Amitant Kit Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Hence, do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Amitant Kit Tablet.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Amitant Kit Tablet. Your doctor may monitor your liver condition.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Amitant Kit Tablet.

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Children

Unsafe

Amitant Kit Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

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FAQs

Amitant Kit Tablet is used to treat Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Amitant Kit Tablet contains Aprepitant, an anti-emetic (a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting) that works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it helps to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years.

You are not recommended to take erythromycin with Amitant Kit Tablet as it may increase the blood levels and effects of Amitant Kit Tablet. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience side effects such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, or loss of appetite. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Amitant Kit Tablet.

You are advised not to take hormonal birth control medicines such as birth control pills, implants, skin patches, and certain Intrauterine devices (IUDs) as they may not work properly when taken together with Amitant Kit Tablet. Therefore, you are recommended to use another or additional non-hormonal form of birth control method during treatment with Amitant Kit Tablet and for up to 2 months after using Amitant Kit Tablet.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

S-40, 2nd Floor, Janta Market, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi - 110 027. India
Other Info - AMI0214

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