aprepitant

noun

aprep·i·tant | \ ə-ˈpre-pə-tənt

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Medical Definition of aprepitant

: an antiemetic drug C₂₃H₂₁F₇N₄O₃ taken orally to prevent nausea and vomiting occurring as a consequence of cancer chemotherapy or surgery

Note: Aprepitant acts as an antagonist of receptors for substance P. It is often taken in combination with other antiemetic drugs and is marketed under the trademark Emend.

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“Aprepitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/aprepitant. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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