Cinvanti
Generic name: aprepitant · Brand names: Cinvanti
Substance P/Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist [epc]Class II recall · Ongoing
Presence of particulate matter: potential presence of metal particulates in the product.
Posted December 12, 2025. Check lot numbers with your pharmacy before taking Cinvanti. View FDA recall notices.
Information sourced from FDA Structured Product Labeling, updated April 1, 2026.
What is it used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CINVANTI, in combination with other antiemetic agents, is indicated in adults for the prevention of: acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (HEC) including high-dose cisplatin as a single-dose regimen. delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (MEC) as a single-dose regimen. nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of MEC as a 3-day regimen. CINVANTI is a substance P/neurokinin-1 (NK 1 ) receptor antagonist, indicated in adults, in combination with other antiemetic agents, for the prevention of: acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (HEC) including high-dose cisplatin as a single-dose regimen. delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (MEC) as a single-dose regimen. nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of MEC as a 3-day regimen. Limitations of Use : CINVANTI has not been studied for treatment of established nausea and vomiting.
Limitations of Use CINVANTI has not been studied for the treatment of established nausea and vomiting.
How to take it
Recommended Dosage: Administer CINVANTI intravenously as an injection over 2 minutes or an infusion over 30 minutes; complete the injection or infusion approximately 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy. HEC and MEC (Single-Dose Regimen) : The recommended dosage in adults is 130 mg on Day 1. MEC (3-Day Regimen) : The recommended dosage in adults is 100 mg on Day 1. Aprepitant capsules (80 mg) are given orally on Days 2 and 3. CINVANTI is part of a regimen that includes a corticosteroid and a 5-HT 3 antagonist. Preparation : See the full prescribing information for instructions.
Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with
HEC and MEC The recommended dosages in adults of CINVANTI, dexamethasone, and a 5-HT 3 antagonist for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with administration of HEC or MEC are shown in Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3 respectively. Administer CINVANTI intravenously either by injection over a two minute period or by infusion over a thirty minute period on Day 1, completing the injection or infusion approximately 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy. Table 1.
Recommended Dosage of CINVANTI for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with HEC (Single-Dose Regimen) Agent Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 CINVANTI 130 mg intravenously None None None Dexamethasone Administer dexamethasone 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1 and in the morning on Days 2 through 4. Also administer dexamethasone in the evenings on Days 3 and 4. A 50% dosage reduction of dexamethasone on Days 1 and 2 is recommended to account for a drug interaction with aprepitant . 12 mg orally 8 mg orally 8 mg orally twice daily 8 mg orally twice daily 5-HT 3 antagonist See selected 5-HT 3 antagonist prescribing information for recommended dosage None None None Table 2.
Recommended Dosage of CINVANTI for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with MEC (Single-Dose Regimen) Agent Day 1 CINVANTI 130 mg intravenously Dexamethasone Administer dexamethasone 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1. A 50% dosage reduction of dexamethasone is recommended to account for a drug interaction with aprepitant . 12 mg orally 5-HT 3 antagonist See selected 5-HT 3 antagonist prescribing information for recommended dosage Table 3. Recommended Dosage of CINVANTI for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with MEC (3-Day Regimen with Oral Aprepitant on Days 2 and 3) Agent Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 CINVANTI 100 mg intravenously None None Oral Aprepitant None 80 mg orally 80 mg orally Dexamethasone Administer dexamethasone 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy treatment on Day 1.
A 50% dosage reduction of dexamethasone is recommended to account for a drug interaction with aprepitant . 12 mg orally None None 5-HT 3 antagonist See selected 5-HT 3 antagonist prescribing information for recommended dosage None None
Preparation of
CINVANTI for Administration Intravenous Injection over a period of 2 minutes For intravenous injection over a period of 2 minutes, administer 130 mg of CINVANTI as part of a HEC or MEC regimen or 100 mg as part of a MEC regimen as a single dose on Day 1. Aseptically withdraw 18 mL for the 130 mg dose or 14 mL for the 100 mg dose from the vial. Do not dilute.
The infusion line should be flushed with normal saline before and after administration of CINVANTI. Intravenous Infusion over a period of 30 minutes Table 4 includes preparation instructions for CINVANTI for HEC or MEC as a 130 mg single-dose regimen, and for MEC as a 100 mg single-dose followed by 2 days of oral aprepitant as a 3-day regimen. Differences in preparation for each dose are displayed as bolded text. Table 4.
Preparation Instructions for CINVANTI Intravenous Infusion Note: The differences in preparation for each recommended dosage of CINVANTI are displayed in bolded text . Step 1 Aseptically withdraw 18 mL for the 130 mg dose or 14 mL for the 100 mg dose from the vial and transfer it into an infusion bag Use only Non-DEHP tubing, non-PVC infusion bags filled with 100 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose for Injection, USP. Step 2 Gently invert the bag 4 to 5 times. Avoid shaking. Step 3 Before administration, inspect the bag for particulate matter and discoloration.
Discard the bag if particulate and/or discoloration are observed. Caution : Do not mix CINVANTI with solutions for which physical and chemical compatibility have not been established. In-Use Storage Conditions for CINVANTI in Acceptable Intravenous Diluents Diluted CINVANTI solution is stable at ambient room temperature for up to 6 hours in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 12 hours in 5% Dextrose Injection, USP or up to 72 hours if stored under refrigeration in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or in 5% Dextrose Injection, USP.
Compatibilities
CINVANTI is compatible with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP.
Incompatibilities
CINVANTI is incompatible with any solutions containing divalent cations (e.g. calcium, magnesium), including Lactated Ringer's Solution and Hartmann's Solution.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS CYP3A4 Interactions : Aprepitant is a substrate, weak-to-moderate (dose-dependent) inhibitor and an inducer of CYP3A4; see Full Prescribing Information for recommendations regarding contraindications, risk of adverse reactions, and dosage adjustment of CINVANTI and concomitant drugs. ( 4 , 5.1 , 7.1 , 7.2 ) Hypersensitivity Reactions (including anaphylaxis ): May occur during or soon after administration. If symptoms occur, discontinue CINVANTI and do not reinitiate it. ( 4 , 5.2 ) Warfarin (a CYP2C9 substrate) : Risk of decreased INR of prothrombin time; monitor INR in 2–week period, particularly at 7 to 10 days, following initiation of CINVANTI. ( 5.3 , 7.1 ) Hormonal Contraceptives : Efficacy of contraceptives may be reduced during and for 28 days following administration of aprepitant. Use effective alternative or back-up methods of non-hormonal contraception. ( 5.4 , 7.1 , 8.3 )
Clinically Significant CYP3A4 Drug Interactions
Aprepitant is a substrate, weak-to-moderate (dose-dependent) inhibitor, and an inducer of CYP3A4. Use of CINVANTI with other drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased plasma concentration of the concomitant drug. Use of pimozide with CINVANTI is contraindicated due to the risk of significantly increased plasma concentrations of pimozide, potentially resulting in prolongation of the QT interval, a known adverse reaction of pimozide . Use of CINVANTI with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, diltiazem) may increase plasma concentrations of aprepitant and result in an increased risk of adverse reactions related to CINVANTI. Use of CINVANTI with strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin) may result in a reduction in aprepitant plasma concentrations and decreased efficacy of CINVANTI. See Table 8 and Table 9 for a listing of potentially significant drug interactions .
Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious
hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis during or soon after administration of CINVANTI have occurred. Symptoms including dyspnea, eye swelling, flushing, pruritus and wheezing have been reported . Monitor patients during and after administration. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue CINVANTI and administer appropriate medical therapy.
Do not reinitiate CINVANTI in patients who experience these symptoms with previous use.
Decrease in
INR with Concomitant Warfarin Coadministration of CINVANTI with warfarin, a CYP2C9 substrate, may result in a clinically significant decrease in the International Normalized Ratio (INR) of prothrombin time . Monitor the INR in patients on chronic warfarin therapy in the 2-week period, particularly at 7 to 10 days, following initiation of CINVANTI with each chemotherapy cycle .
Risk of Reduced Efficacy of Hormonal Contraceptives
Upon coadministration with CINVANTI, the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced during administration of and for 28 days following the last dose of CINVANTI . Advise patients to use effective alternative or back-up methods of non-hormonal contraception during treatment with CINVANTI and for 1 month following administration of CINVANTI or oral aprepitant, whichever is administered last .
Who should not take it
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS CINVANTI is contraindicated in patients: who are hypersensitive to any component of the product . Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported . taking pimozide. Inhibition of CYP3A4 by aprepitant could result in elevated plasma concentrations of pimozide, which is a CYP3A4 substrate, potentially causing serious or life-threatening reactions, such as QT prolongation, a known adverse reaction of pimozide . Known hypersensitivity to any component of this drug. ( 4 , 5.2 ) Concurrent use with pimozide.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Summary There
are no available data on CINVANTI use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. Avoid use of CINVANTI in pregnant women due to the alcohol content . In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed in rats or rabbits exposed during the period of organogenesis to systemic drug concentrations (area under the plasma-concentration time curve [AUC]) of aprepitant approximately equivalent to the exposure at the recommended human dose (RHD) of CINVANTI 130 mg . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions CINVANTI contains alcohol. Published studies have demonstrated that alcohol is associated with fetal harm including central nervous system abnormalities, behavioral disorders, and impaired intellectual development.
There is no safe level of alcohol exposure in pregnancy; therefore, avoid use of CINVANTI in pregnant women. Data Animal Data In embryofetal development studies in rats and rabbits, aprepitant was administered during the period of organogenesis at oral doses up to 1000 mg/kg twice daily (rats) and up to the maximum tolerated dose of 25 mg/kg/day (rabbits). No embryofetal lethality or malformations were observed at any dose level in either species.
The exposures (AUC) in pregnant rats at 1000 mg/kg twice daily and in pregnant rabbits at 125 mg/kg/day were approximately equivalent to the exposure at the RHD of CINVANTI 130 mg. Aprepitant crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits.
Side effects
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions Most common adverse reactions are: Single-dose fosaprepitant with MEC (≥2%): fatigue, diarrhea, neutropenia, asthenia, anemia, peripheral neuropathy, leukopenia, dyspepsia, urinary tract infection, pain in extremity. 3-day oral aprepitant with MEC (≥1% and greater than standard therapy): fatigue and eructation. Single-dose fosaprepitant with HEC: generally similar to 3-day oral aprepitant. In addition, infusion site reactions (3%) occurred. Single-dose CINVANTI (≥2%): headache and fatigue. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Heron Therapeutics, Inc. at 1-844-437-6611 and www.CINVANTI.com or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
Clinical Trials Experience Because
clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety of CINVANTI was evaluated as a single-dose in healthy subjects and established from adequate and well-controlled studies of intravenous fosaprepitant and/or oral aprepitant . Adverse reactions observed in these adequate and well-controlled studies are described below. Safety of CINVANTI A total of 200 healthy subjects received a single 130 mg dose of CINVANTI as a 30-minute infusion.
Adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of subjects were headache (3%) and fatigue (2%). The safety profile of CINVANTI in 50 healthy subjects who received a single 2-minute injection was similar to that seen with a 30-minute infusion. Single-Dose Intravenous Fosaprepitant -- HEC In an active-controlled clinical study in patients receiving HEC, safety was evaluated for 1143 patients receiving a single intravenous dose of fosaprepitant, a prodrug of aprepitant, compared to 1169 patients receiving a 3-day regimen of oral aprepitant . When administered intravenously, fosaprepitant is converted to aprepitant within 30 minutes.
The safety profile was generally similar to that seen in prior HEC studies with a 3-day regimen of oral aprepitant. However, infusion-site reactions occurred at a higher incidence in patients in the intravenous fosaprepitant group (3%) compared to those in the oral aprepitant group (0.5%). The reported infusion-site reactions included: infusion-site erythema, infusion-site pruritus, infusion-site pain, infusion-site induration and infusion-site thrombophlebitis.
Adverse reactions associated with oral aprepitant may also be expected to occur with CINVANTI. See the full prescribing information for oral aprepitant for complete safety information. Single-Dose Intravenous Fosaprepitant -- MEC In an active-controlled clinical trial in patients receiving MEC, safety was evaluated in 504 patients receiving a single dose of intravenous fosaprepitant in combination with ondansetron and dexamethasone (intravenous fosaprepitant regimen) compared to 497 patients receiving ondansetron and dexamethasone alone (standard therapy). The most common adverse reactions are listed in Table 5.
Table 5. Most Common Adverse Reactions in Patients Receiving MEC Reported in ≥2% of patients treated with the intravenous fosaprepitant regimen and at a greater incidence than standard therapy. Intravenous fosaprepitant, ondansetron, and dexamethasone Intravenous fosaprepitant regimen (N=504) Ondansetron and dexamethasone Standard therapy (N=497) Fatigue 15% 13% Diarrhea 13% 11% Neutropenia 8% 7% Asthenia 4% 3% Anemia 3% 2% Peripheral Neuropathy 3% 2% Leukopenia 2% 1% Dyspepsia 2% 1% Urinary Tract Infection 2% 1% Pain In Extremity 2% 1% Infusion-site reactions were reported in 2.2% of patients treated with the intravenous fosaprepitant regimen compared to 0.6% of patients treated with standard therapy.
The infusion-site reactions included: infusion-site pain (1.2%, 0.4%), injection-site irritation (0.2%, 0.0%), vessel puncture-site pain (0.2%, 0.0%), and 8 infusion-site thrombophlebitis (0.6%, 0.0%), reported in the intravenous fosaprepitant regimen compared to standard therapy, respectively. 3-Day Oral Aprepitant -- MEC In 2 active-controlled clinical trials in patients receiving MEC, 868 patients were treated with a 3-day oral aprepitant regimen during Cycle 1 of chemotherapy and 686 of these patients continued into extensions for up to 4 cycles of chemotherapy. In both studies, oral aprepitant was given in combination with ondansetron and dexamethasone (oral aprepitant regimen) and was compared to ondansetron and dexamethasone alone (standard therapy) . In the combined analysis of Cycle 1 data for these 2 studies, adverse reactions were reported in approximately 14% of patients treated with the aprepitant regimen compared with approximately 15% of patients treated with standard therapy. Treatment was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 0.7% of patients treated with the aprepitant regimen compared with 0.2% of patients treated with standard therapy.
The most common adverse reactions reported in patients treated with the oral aprepitant regimen with an incidence of at least 1% and greater than standard therapy are listed in Table 6. Table 6. Adverse Reactions (≥ 1%) in Patients Receiving MEC with a Greater Incidence in the Oral 3-Day Aprepitant Regimen Relative to Standard Therapy Oral Aprepitant Regimen (N = 868) Standard Therapy (N = 846) Fatigue 1.4
Eructation
1.0 0.1 A listing of adverse reactions reported in less than 1% in patients treated with the oral aprepitant regimen that occurred at an incidence greater than in patients treated with standard therapy are presented in the Less Common Adverse Reactions subsection below. Less Common Adverse Reactions Adverse reactions reported in studies in patients treated with the 3-day oral aprepitant regimen with an incidence < 1% and greater than standard therapy are listed in Table 7. Table 7.
Adverse Reactions (incidence < 1%) in Patients Observed in Studies with a Greater Incidence in the Oral Aprepitant Regimen Relative to Standard Therapy Infection and infestations candidiasis, staphylococcal infection Blood and the lymphatic system disorders anemia, febrile neutropenia Metabolism and nutrition disorders weight gain, polydipsia Psychiatric disorders disorientation, euphoria, anxiety Nervous system disorders dizziness, dream abnormality, cognitive disorder, lethargy, somnolence Eye disorders conjunctivitis Ear and labyrinth disorders tinnitus Cardiac disorders bradycardia, cardiovascular disorder, palpitations Vascular disorders hot flush, flushing Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders pharyngitis, sneezing, cough, postnasal drip, throat irritation Gastrointestinal disorders nausea, acid reflux, dysgeusia, epigastric discomfort, obstipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, perforating duodenal ulcer, vomiting, abdominal pain, dry mouth, abdominal distension, feces hard, neutropenic colitis, flatulence, stomatitis Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders rash, acne, photosensitivity, hyperhidrosis, oily skin, pruritus, skin lesion Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders muscle cramp, myalgia, muscular weakness Renal and urinary disorders polyuria, dysuria, pollakiuria General disorders and administration site condition edema, chest discomfort, malaise, thirst, chills, gait disturbance Investigations alkaline phosphatase increased, hyperglycemia, microscopic hematuria, hyponatremia, weight decreased, neutrophil count decreased In another chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting study, Stevens-Johnson syndrome was reported as a serious adverse reaction in a patient receiving aprepitant with cancer chemotherapy. The adverse experience profiles in the Multiple-Cycle extensions of HEC and MEC studies for up to 6 cycles of chemotherapy were similar to that observed in Cycle 1.
Postmarketing Experience The
following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of intravenous fosaprepitant and/or intravenous or oral aprepitant. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders : pruritus, rash, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis . Immune system disorders : hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock . Nervous system disorders : ifosfamide-induced neurotoxicity reported after aprepitant and ifosfamide coadministration.
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