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Palonosetron

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Pronounced

"PAL-oh-NOE-se-tron"

Common brand names:

Aloxi

Uses

Palonosetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It works by blocking a natural substance in the body, called serotonin, that causes vomiting.

How to Use This Medication

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking palonosetron and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 1 hour before the start of chemotherapy.

Tell your doctor if you develop nausea or vomiting.