2 Doses of an Approved Drug Being Studied for a New Indication for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (0869-090)(COMPLETED)

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Comparator-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study, Conducted Under In-House Blinding Conditions, to Examine the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of 2 Doses of Aprepitant for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of 2 doses of an approved drug for a new indication in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients receiving general anesthesia for open abdominal surgery requiring overnight hospital stay.

The duration of treatment is 4 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient is at least 18 years of age.
• Patient is scheduled to undergo open abdominal surgery requiring overnight hospital stay (24-hour hospital stay after end of surgery).
• Patient is scheduled to receive general anesthesia.
• Patient is scheduled to receive postoperative medication.