aprepitant
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Synonyms: crepitant, strepitant
Antonyms: crepitant, strepitant
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Noun
- {{lb|en|pharmaceutical drug}} An [[antiemetic]] [[drug]] C<sub>23</sub>H<sub>21</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>3</sub> taken [[orally]] to prevent [[nausea]] and [[vomiting]] occurring as a consequence of [[cancer]] [[chemotherapy]] or [[surgery]]. It acts as an [[antagonist]] of [[receptor]]s for [[substance P]]. It is often taken in combination with other antiemetic drugs and is marketed under the trademark '''[[Emend]]'''.
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