Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Rolapitant is used together with other medicines (eg, dexamethasone) to prevent delayed nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer medicines (chemotherapy). Rolapitant is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist. It works by blocking the signals to the brain that cause nausea and vomiting.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024
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