Ingredient

Netupitant

Netupitant is an antiemetic agent used for the prevention of vomiting.

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MFDS ingredient code M265905

What does it do?

Netupitant is a medication that blocks the neurokinin-1 receptor, a neurotransmitter, mainly used to prevent vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery. This ingredient belongs to the category of antiemetics and is included in medicines for the purpose of suppressing vomiting responses.

Netupitant binds to the neurokinin-1 receptors in the brain, blocking the action of neurotransmitters that induce vomiting. This prevents the transmission of vomiting signals, thereby preventing vomiting.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other antiemetics, netupitant selectively blocks the neurokinin-1 receptors, resulting in a prolonged effect. Consequently, it demonstrates a particularly strong efficacy in preventing vomiting related to chemotherapy.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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