Alternatives to aprepitant
1 same-class SPL records vs aprepitant - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Emend
About aprepitant
Aprepitant (Emend) is a medicine that helps prevent nausea and vomiting. It belongs to a class of drugs called NK1 receptor antagonists.
Used for: Aprepitant is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It can be used for both strong and moderate chemotherapy treatments. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery in adults.
1 NK1 Receptor Antagonist (Antiemetic) peers (wide set)
aprepitant vs rolapitant · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Nausea" shows the widest count spread between aprepitant and rolapitant in this extract (2,066-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | aprepitant | rolapitant |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 2,145 | 79 |
| Fatigue | 1,769 | 50 |
| Pyrexia | 1,589 | - |
| Diarrhoea | 1,542 | 29 |
| Dyspnoea | 1,508 | 34 |
| Vomiting | 1,474 | 22 |
| Alopecia | 1,274 | - |
| Rash | 1,210 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
aprepitant peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for NK1 Receptor Antagonist (Antiemetic): 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside aprepitant? ▼
Reading a wide NK1 Receptor Antagonist (Antiemetic) peer set (1 records)
aprepitant (Emend) sits in a wide NK1 Receptor Antagonist (Antiemetic) peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for aprepitant: Aprepitant is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
Top FAERS reaction fields for aprepitant total 14,687 reports across 10 reactions, set beside rolapitant. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for aprepitant: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Emend SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.