When and How to Take Anzemet
General considerations for when and how to take Anzemet include the following:
- Anzemet comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth, usually within one hour before chemotherapy or within two hours before surgery.
- Anzemet also comes in an injectable form that is given by an IV. Anzemet injection can also be taken by mouth (when mixed with apple or apple-grape juice). This is useful for children who cannot swallow tablets (or who need a smaller dose than is available in tablet form).
- Anzemet can be taken with or without food. However, you may need to have an empty stomach for surgery. Be sure to ask your healthcare provider if you may take Anzemet with food.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
Anzemet Dosing Information
The dose of Anzemet that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Whether you are having surgery or chemotherapy
- Your age and weight
- Other medications you may be taking
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As is always the case, do not adjust your Anzemet dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Anzemet. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of Anzemet include, but are not limited to:
(Click Anzemet Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
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