Aloxi (Palonosetron hydrochloride) Patient Information: Side Effects and Drug Images at RxList

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May 24, 2012

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Aloxi Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Aloxi

Generic Name: palonosetron (Pronunciation: PAL oh NOE se tron)

What is palonosetron (Aloxi)?

Palonosetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Palonosetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy or radiation).

Palonosetron may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of palonosetron (Aloxi)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

fever;
slow or uneven heart rate, trouble breathing;
anxiety, agitation, shivering;
feeling light-headed, fainting; or
urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may include:

diarrhea;
constipation;
dizziness;
headache; or
tired feeling.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about palonosetron (Aloxi)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to palonosetron.

Before you receive palonosetron, tell your doctor if you have an electrolyte imbalance, a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome," if you take a diuretic (water pill), or if you take a heart rhythm medication.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to dolasetron (Anzemet), granisetron (Kytril), or ondansetron (Zofran).

Call your doctor at once if you have uneven heartbeats while receiving palonosetron.

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