Fosaprepitant (MSN) TM
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Active ingredients: fosaprepitant
Pack: Fosaprepitant (MSN) 150 mg injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FOSAPREPITANT MSN fosaprepitant (as dimeglumine) 150 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
FOSAPREPITANT MSN, in combination with other antiemetic agents, is indicated for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of:, highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (see Section 4.2 Dose and Method of Administration), moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (see Section 4.2 Dose and Method of Administration).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- White to off-white sterile lyophilised cake or powder in a 10 mL type-I clear vial with bromobutyl rubber stopper and sealed with aluminium flip off seal.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient fosaprepitant
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
