Amitant 150 mg Injection | 1 Vial

Introduction of Amitant 150 mg Injection

Amitant 150 mg Injection is an antiemetic medicine. It is used with other antiemetic medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults and pediatrics patients 6 months of age and older.

This may medicine cause some common adverse effects including fatigue, diarrhoea, neutropenia, anaemia, peripheral neuropathy, leukopenia, dyspepsia, pain and urinary tract infection. It is also important to follow the instructions for taking the Amitant 150 mg, including the recommended dosage and timing, as well as any dietary or lifestyle restrictions. If you have any questions or concerns about the medication or its side effects, do not hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider for guidance.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor about medical problems like if you have any pre-existing disease such as liver or kidney disease or any other medical problems and also inform if you have taken recently taken 'pimozide' or any other medicines, vitamins, herbals, etc. Please make sure to inform the doctor.

Amitant 150 mg Injection comes as a powder to be mixed with liquid and given intravenously (into a vein) by a doctor or nurse in a medical facility. Moreover, it is better to take it at a fixed time and you should not stop taking this medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. In case you have missed a dose then it is better to take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of liver function tests while taking this medicine.

Uses of Amitant 150 mg Injection

Prevention of nausea and vomiting: Amitant 150 mg Injection is used in the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.

Benefits of Amitant 150 mg Injection

Amitant 150 mg Injection is highly effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. It blocks the action of a neurotransmitter called substance P, which plays a role in triggering the vomiting reflex. Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy and can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. By preventing these symptoms, Amitant 150 mg may help patients feel better and improve their overall well-being. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). It is given as an injection by a doctor and should not be self-administered.

Side Effects of Amitant 150 mg Injection

​​​Like all medications, Amitant 150 mg Injection can cause side effects but do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.​

Most Common Side Effects of Amitant 150 mg Injection

• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Numbness, weakness, tingling, or pain in legs or arms
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Fever
• Redness, itching, hardness, swelling, or pain at the injection site

Common Side Effects of Amitant 150 mg Injection

• Painful or frequent urination
• Trouble swallowing or breathing
• Low blood cell count
• Unusual bleeding
• Fast or weak heartbeats
• ​Hives
• Itching
• Rash
• Skin Sores or Peeling
• Dizziness
• Swelling
  

How to Use Amitant 150 mg Injection?

Amitant 150 mg Injection administered intravenously (into a vein) comes as a powder form and is to be mixed with liquid by a health care professional, nurse or doctor in a medical facility. It is given as 1 time on the first day of a cancer chemotherapy treatment cycle. Frequency and dosage of Amitant 150 mg Injection injection is decided by your health care professional or doctor. You should inform your health care, professional or doctor, if you face any serious side effects.

How Amitant 150 mg Injection Works?

Amitant 150 mg Injection is a selective NK-1 receptor antagonist that is because it will help to block the action of neurokinin. It will prevent acute and delayed nausea and vomiting in patients experiencing after receiving certain chemotherapy treatments.

Safety Advices Amitant 150 mg Injection

Kidney

Safe

Alcohol

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Safe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Liver

Use with Caution

Driving

Unsafe

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