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RxNorm 357280
Concept Hierarchy & Relationship Mapping
RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier (RxCUI) 357280 represents a standardized clinical drug concept used for cross-system interoperability. This concept aggregates multiple Atom IDs (AUIs), which are specific naming variations and synonyms used across pharmaceutical databases to ensure accurate medication mapping for: Emend.
The following semantic concepts and normalized strings are associated with this clinical entity:
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BNPrescribable
Brand Name (BN):
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(Atom ID: 1558687)
Patient Education
Aprepitant
Aprepitant is used with other medications in adults and children 6 months of age and older to prevent nausea and vomiting that may occur after receiving cancer chemotherapy treatment. It is also used with other medications in adults and children 6 months of age and older to prevent delayed nausea and vomiting that may occur several days after receiving certain chemotherapy medications. Aprepitant is not used to treat nausea and vomiting that you already have. Aprepitant is in a class of medications called antiemetics. It works by blocking the action of neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.
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