Post-Chemotherapy Medications

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These medicines may be prescribed by your doctor for your use to prevent nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. Refer to the individual medicine label for dosing instructions.

Medicines	Purpose of medicines / Directions for Use
Aprepitant 125mg, 80mg (Emend)	For prevention of nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. Take it with or without food.
Dexamethasone 4mg	For prevention of nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy, anti-allergy or reduction of fluid retention due to certain chemotherapy. Take it with or after food. This medicine may cause difficulty sleeping if taken at night. Take it earlier in the day or afternoon to minimize this side effect.
Famotidine 20mg	For reduction and prevention of gastric discomfort after taking dexamethasone. Take it with or without food.
Granisetron 1mg or Ondansetron 8mg	For prevention of nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. Take it with or without food. This medicine may cause headache and constipation.
Metoclopramide 10mg	For prevention of nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. Take half to one hour before food. This medicine may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate any machinery.
Olanzapine 5mg	For prevention of nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. Take at bedtime with or without food. This medicine may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate any machinery. Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position.

*Please keep these medications in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

It is important to take anti-vomiting medications regularly to prevent vomiting. In addition to taking medications, you may also minimize nausea and vomiting by:

Eating smaller, but more frequent meals
Avoid drinking too much fluids close to mealtimes
Avoid lying down immediately after meals
Avoid oily, spicy, fatty, strong smelling foods and unpleasant smells
Distracting yourself with hobbies, entertainment or spending time with loved ones

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Disclaimers

Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.