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Important Safety Information

EMEND and EMEND for Injection, in combination with other antiemetic agents, are indicated in adults for prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including high-dose cisplatin.

EMEND and EMEND for Injection have not been studied for treatment of established nausea and vomiting. Chronic continuous administration of EMEND or EMEND for Injection is not recommended.

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