apollo
0

Welcome User

Login/Sign Up

Home
Buy Medicines
Lab Tests
Doctor Consult
Circle Membership
insurance
Blogs
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Return & Refunds
Need Help
Terms and Conditions
  1. Home
  2. Medicine

  3. Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule, Pack of 1 Capsule
Offers on medicine orders
All offers
axis icici
Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule 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.

Read more
rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

Also Explore

Momverse
Ask Apollo
insurance

Composition :

APREPITANT-125MG + APREPITANT-80MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Pharmafer Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule 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.

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule contains Aprepitant. Aprepitant blocks a chemical that produces vomiting by acting on the neurological system. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting.

Take Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule as prescribed. You are recommended to take Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has advised it. In some cases, Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule 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 Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule or any other medicines. Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule. If you are taking other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule.

Uses of Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The detailed uses of Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule are as follows:<br/>• Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) prevention: Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule helps to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, which improves patient comfort and quality of life.<br/>• Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prevention: Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule can also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery, which reduces recovery time and complications.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule can be taken with or without food.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule 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 Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule Works

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule 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 Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule

Since Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule 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 Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule or any other medicines. Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule.

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

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

Product Substitutes

bannner image

Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.

bannner image

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if clearly needed.

bannner image

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 Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule.

bannner image

Driving

Caution

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Hence, do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule.

bannner image

Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule. Your doctor may monitor your liver condition.

bannner image

Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule.

bannner image

Children

Unsafe

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

Have a query?

FAQs

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule is used to treat Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule 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 Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule as it may increase the blood levels and effects of Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule. 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 Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule.

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 Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule. Therefore, you are recommended to use another or additional non-hormonal form of birth control method during treatment with Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule and for up to 2 months after using Aprifer 125mg/80mg Capsule.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sanify Healthcare Private Limited, Sandeep Arora(Assistant Marketing Manager) Shri Sai Market, Opposite Hotel Marc Royale, Kalka- Zirakpur Highway, Dhakoli, Dhakauli, Zirakpur 140603, Punjab, India
Other Info - AP60779

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.

Author Details

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 7:10 AM IST

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.11261.pdf
  2. https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/8c35c967-1b86-4814-8cd0-85846ece0a0a.pdf
  3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/021549s017lbl.pdf
whatsapp Floating Button