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palonosetron

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palonosetron,
an antiemetic.
indications This drug is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.
contraindication Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Adverse effects of this drug include abdominal pain, weakness, hyperkalemia, anxiety, rash, and arthralgia. A rare life-threatening side effect is bronchospasm. Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, insomnia, fever, and urinary retention.


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The results demonstrated that complete response (CR) rates for APF530 10 mg dose were non-inferior to palonosetron (Aloxi[R]) during acute CINV (0 to 24 hours) following moderate or highly emetogenic chemotherapy and also during delayed CINV (24 to 120 hours) following moderately emetogenic chemotherapy.
About HELSINN HEALTHCARE HELSINN HEALTHCARE SA, a privately owned pharmaceutical group with headquarters in Switzerland, is the worldwide licensor of palonosetron.
About HELSINN HEALTHCARE HELSINN HEALTHCARE SA, a privately owned pharmaceutical group with headquarters in Switzerland, is the worldwide licensor of palonosetron.
 
 
 
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