Palonosetron
- Generic Name
- Palonosetron
- Brand Names
- Akynzeo, Aloxi, Palonosetron Accord
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H24N2O
- CAS Number
- 135729-56-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 5D06587D6R
- Background
Palonosetron (INN, trade name Aloxi) is an antagonist of 5-HT3 receptors that is indicated for the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). It is the most effective of the 5-HT3 antagonists in controlling delayed CINV nausea and vomiting that appear more than 24 hours after the first dose of a course of chemotherapy and is...
- Indication
For the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, as well as prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. Also used for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting for up to 24 hours post operation.
- Associated Conditions
- Nausea caused by Chemotherapy, Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV), Acute chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, Delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Associated Therapies
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