Pronunciation: PAL-oh-NOE-se-tron
Generic Name: Palonosetron
Brand Name: Aloxi
Aloxi is used for:
Preventing nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Aloxi is 5-HT3 receptor blocker. It works by blocking the action of serotonin in certain parts of the brain and nervous system, which helps reduce or prevent nausea and vomiting.
Do NOT use Aloxi if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Aloxi
- you are taking apomorphine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Aloxi:
Some medical conditions may interact with Aloxi. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you are allergic to other 5-HT3 receptor antagonists (eg, ondansetron)
- if you have a history of heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat, prolonged QT), an abnormal heart function test (eg, electrocardiogram [ECG]), or low blood levels of potassium or magnesium
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Aloxi. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Apomorphine because side effects such as severely low blood pressure or loss of consciousness may occur
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Aloxi may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Aloxi:
Use Aloxi as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Aloxi. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Aloxi is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Aloxi at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Aloxi. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
- Do not use Aloxi if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Aloxi, contact your doctor right away.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Aloxi.
Important safety information:
- Aloxi may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Aloxi with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Aloxi should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Aloxi while you are pregnant. It is not known if Aloxi is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are using Aloxi.
Possible side effects of Aloxi:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; headache; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; tiredness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; trouble urinating; unusual muscle movement.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Aloxi side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Aloxi:
Aloxi is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Aloxi at home, store Aloxi as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aloxi out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Aloxi, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Aloxi is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Aloxi. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Aloxi resources
- Aloxi Side Effects (in more detail)
- Aloxi Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Aloxi Drug Interactions
- Aloxi Support Group
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- Aloxi Monograph (AHFS DI)
- Aloxi Consumer Overview
- Aloxi Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Aloxi Prescribing Information (FDA)
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