Palonosetron (By injection)
pal-oh-NOE-se-tron
Prevents nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery.
Drug classes
Antiemetic (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Palonosetron injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer medicines (chemotherapy). It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may occur after surgery. Palonosetron works by blocking the signals to the brain that cause nausea and vomiting.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
This medicine is usually given about 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy or right before you receive anesthetic medicine for surgery.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some medicines can affect how palonosetron works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
Fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, mirtazapine Medicine to treat depression MAO inhibitor (MAOI)When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to palonosetron.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you had an allergic reaction to another medicine for nausea or vomiting.
This medicine may cause a serious drug reaction called serotonin syndrome (more likely if used together with certain other medicines).
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Anxiety, restlessness, fever, sweating, muscle spasms, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seeing or hearing things that are not there
Chest pain, fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Pain, redness, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Aloxi
There may be other brand names for this medicine.