Fosa 150 mg Injection

Introduction of Fosa 150 mg Injection

Fosa 150 mg Injection is in a class of medicines called antiemetics. It is a prodrug of the NK1 receptor antagonist aprepitant and administered intravenously. Fosa 150 mg Injection can be used along with other antiemetic agents to prevent acute and delayed nausea and vomiting in adults caused by chemotherapy treatments.

Uses of Fosa 150 mg Injection

• Acute and delayed nausea and vomiting after receiving certain cancer chemotherapy treatments

Benefits of Fosa 150 mg Injection

It is an effective medication to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy treatments. It can also be used for children older than 6 months of age.

Side Effects of Fosa 150 mg Injection

• Hives
• Itching
• Rash
• Skin Sores or Peeling
• Dizziness
• Swelling

Most Common Side Effects of Fosa 150 mg Injection

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

Common Side Effects of Fosa 150 mg Injection

• Painful or frequent urination
• Trouble swallowing or breathing
• Low blood cell count
• Unusual bleeding
• Fast or weak heartbeats

How to Use Fosa 150 mg Injection?

Fosa 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 Fosa 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 Fosa 150 mg Injection Works?

Fosa 150 mg Injection (active form) 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.