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Palonosetron More Effective Than Granisetron In Controlling Nausea According ... - PharmaLive.com (press release)

Palonosetron More Effective Than Granisetron In Controlling Nausea According ...PharmaLive.com (press release)For more information about palonosetron, please visit the website: www.aloxi.com *This sentence refers to Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy (MEC) setting ...

Palonosetron More Effective Than Granisetron in Controlling Nausea According ... - Einnews Portugal

Palonosetron More Effective Than Granisetron in Controlling Nausea According ...Einnews PortugalPalonosetron has been developed by the Helsinn Group in Switzerland and today it is marketed as Aloxi(R), Onicit(R), and Paloxi(R) in more than 50 countries ...and more��

Palonosetron muestra una eficacia superior frente a granisetron en el control ... - Noticias Médicas (Comunicado de prensa)

Palonosetron muestra una eficacia superior frente a granisetron en el control ...Noticias Médicas (Comunicado de prensa)Palonosetron se ha desarrollado por Helsinn Group de Suiza y se comercializa hoy como Aloxi(R), Onicit(R), y Paloxi(R) en más de 50 países de todo el mundo. ...

Le palonosétron plus efficace que le granisétron dans la prévention des ... - Presseportal.ch (Communiqué de presse)

Le palonosétron plus efficace que le granisétron dans la prévention des ...Presseportal.ch (Communiqué de presse)Le palonosétron a été développé par le groupe suisse Helsinn et est aujourd'hui commercialisé sous le nom d'Aloxi(R), Onicit(R) et Paloxi(R) dans plus de 50 ...and more��

Aloxi

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Aloxi
Active Ingredient:	palonosetron
Strength(s):	0.25 mg in 5 mL
Dosage Form(s):	Injection
Availability:	Prescription only
Company Name:	Helsinn Healthcare
*Date Approved by FDA:	July 25, 2003
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available to consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information on this drug, click here.

What is Aloxi used for?

Aloxi is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that happens:

right away with certain anti-cancer medicines (chemotherapy).
later after taking certain anti-cancer medicines

Aloxi is not used to treat the nausea and vomiting you may already have. Aloxi has not been studied in children under 18 years of age.

Who should not take Aloxi?

Do not take Aloxi if you are allergic to Aloxi or any of its ingredients.

General Precautions with Aloxi:

If you are allergic to other medicines like Aloxi, such as ondansetron (Zofran?), dolasetron (Anzemet?), or granisetron (Kytril?), you are more likely to have an allergic reaction with Aloxi.
Aloxi may affect your heartbeat. This may cause serious problems, especially in people who:
- already have heartbeat problems or irregular heartbeat (especially a condition called QT prolongation)
- are taking medicine to control a heartbeat problem
- are taking medicines called diuretics ("water pills")
- have low levels of potassium and magnesium in their blood

What should I tell my health care provider?

Tell your health care provider:

if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
if you are breast-feeding.

Tell your health care provider about ALL the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how Aloxi works or Aloxi may affect how your other medicines work.

What are some possible side effects of Aloxi? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Aloxi. Your health care provider or pharmacist can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

Some common side effects with Aloxi include: