🔬 GastrointestinalInjectable
Palonosetron Hydrochloride
palonosetron hydrochloride
5-HT3 receptor antagonist antiemetic used to prevent acute and delayed nausea and vomiting from moderately and highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.
Form
Injectable
Uses
2
Side effects
4
Category
Gastrointestinal
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What is Palonosetron Hydrochloride used for?
- Prevention of acute nausea and vomiting from moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy
- Prevention of delayed nausea and vomiting following initial and repeat courses of chemotherapy
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palonosetron hydrochloride side effects
The following side effects have been reported for palonosetron hydrochloride. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
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palonosetron hydrochloride warnings & precautions
- May prolong QT interval; use with caution in patients with cardiac rhythm disorders
- Serotonin syndrome possible with concomitant serotonergic medications
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Frequently asked questions
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