PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET
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About PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET belongs to a class of drugs called antiemetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach that often precedes vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible, voluntary, or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET contains Palonosetron, which works by blocking the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting.
Take PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may sometimes experience diarrhoea, constipation, dizziness or headache. Most of these side effects of PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET or any other medicines. PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET is not recommended for children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert, as PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET may cause tiredness or dizziness. Avoid heavy meals and take small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Uses of PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET is used to prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. The detailed uses of PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET are as follows:
- Nausea Prevention:PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET prevents nausea caused by chemotherapy, helping patients feel more comfortable during treatment.
- Vomiting Prevention:PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET prevents vomiting caused by chemotherapy, reducing the risk of dehydration and other complications.
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Directions for Use
- PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET can be taken with or without food.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Place the tablet in your mouth and do not swallow it. Allow it to melt completely.
- Do not handle the tablet with wet hands.
Key Benefits
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET contains Palonosetron, which blocks the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone—CTZ) in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy.
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Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. The oral form is not recommended for children. However, the injection may be given to children above one month as advised by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET. Drive only if you are alert, as PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET may cause tiredness or dizziness. You are recommended to avoid heavy meals and take small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
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Combining Palozac 0.50mg Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
Taking Palozac 0.50mg Tablet with Pentazocine may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pentazocine and Palozac 0.50mg Tablet, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
When Vilazodone is taken with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Vilazodone and Palozac 0.50mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Dextromethorphan and Palozac 0.50mg Tablet may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dextromethorphan and Palozac 0.50mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Using chloroquine together with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking chloroquine and Palozac 0.50mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
When venlafaxine is taken with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet, it can cause serotonin syndrome. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Venlafaxine and Palozac 0.50mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any of the following symptoms: confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, seek immediate medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Amiodarone with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet can lead to or increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amiodarone with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet together is avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Using Palozac 0.50mg Tablet together with paroxetine can increase the risk of condition called the serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Paroxetine with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
When linezolid is taken with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet it can cause serotonin syndrome. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of linezolid along with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking fentanyl with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fentanyl with Palozac 0.50mg Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, muscle pain or stiffness, stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a healthy, low-fat diet, especially in small portions, as it will be easy for digestion. Avoid eating too much sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting.
- Also, if you like to vomit at a specific time, avoid eating your favourite food at that particular time, as your taste for that food may get turned off.
- Drink any other liquid at least 30 minutes after eating food.
- If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else do the cooking or use prepared food from the freezer.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
The interaction of alcohol with PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Please consult a doctor before taking PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET if you are breastfeeding. PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET is given to breastfeeding women only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel tired or dizzy after taking PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET.
Liver
Consult your doctor
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET may be safe to use in patients with liver problems if prescribed by a doctor.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET may be safe to use in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET is not recommended for children.
Heart
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET can be taken even if you have heart problems, but it requires careful medical supervision.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET is generally safe for geriatric patients, but should be used under medical supervision due to potential sensitivity to side effects like dizziness or constipation.
FAQs
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET contains Palonosetron that works by blocking the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting.
You are not recommended to take erythromycin with PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of severe irregular heart rhythm. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET.
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET may cause constipation as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart problems as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any heart problems before taking have PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.
You are not recommended to stop taking PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may increase the risk of nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. Therefore, take PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET, please consult your doctor.
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET begins to work within 30 minutes to 2 hours. It quickly dissolves into the bloodstream and starts showing its effects.
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET causes side effects such as constipation, dizziness, headache, and diarrhoea. These do not require medical treatment and will reduce over time. However, please consult a doctor if side effects persist longer.
PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day, with or without food. Always follow your doctor's guidance for the exact timing.
No, PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of medicines called antiemetics.
No, PALOZAC 0.50MG TABLET is not effective for seasickness, as it has less impact on the nausea caused by motion sickness.
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