Swallow each capsule of EMEND whole with a glass of water. It does not matter if you take EMEND before, with or after food. However, if you are taking the 165 mg capsule, take it either without food or with a light meal. Your doctor will give you one 40 mg capsule of EMEND 3 hours before your surgery.

How do you use EMEND?

Emend oral can be taken with or without food. Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Give the oral suspension (liquid) using only the dosing syringe provided. If you also take warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), you may need extra "INR" or prothrombin time tests after you have used aprepitant.

How often can you take EMEND?

Take the first dose as directed by your doctor, usually 1 hour before the start of chemotherapy. For the next 2 days, continue to take a dose once daily 1 hour before the start of treatment if you are getting chemotherapy that day. If you are not getting any chemotherapy, then take the dose once daily in the morning.