PALANOSETRON belongs to a class of drugs called anti-emetics. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting. Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness of the stomach that often comes before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.
PALANOSETRON 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, helps prevent nausea and vomiting.
PALANOSETRON can be taken with or without food. This medicine should be taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition.
In some cases, PALANOSETRON may cause certain common side effects such as headache, constipation, a feeling of warmth or flushing, redness, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist for a longer period, consult your doctor immediately.
PALANOSETRON should be avoided if you are allergic to it or other medicines of same class such as Ondansetron, Granisetron, or any other contents in the formulation. PALANOSETRON should be used in children above one year of age only if prescribed by your pediatrician. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taken PALANOSETRON. Inform your doctor if you have or had heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also mention about all your previous and present medication history especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer and depression.PALANOSETRON contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.
Chemotherapy induced Nausea and Vomiting
PALANOSETRON contains Palonosetron which blocks the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting center (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and also after surgery. Additionally, PALANOSETRON can be used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by radiotherapy for cancer in adults.
Do not take PALANOSETRON if you are allergic to PALANOSETRON or any of its ingredients. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking PALANOSETRON. Inform your doctor if you have or had heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also mention about all your previous and present medication history especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer and depression. PALANOSETRON may affect a person's ability to drive, so you should avoid driving or operating any machine. PALANOSETRON should not be taken along with an opioid analgesic (fentanyl) as it may cause drug reaction. PALANOSETRON should be used in children above one year of age only if prescribed by your pediatrician.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PALANOSETRON is known to interact with medicines to treat depression (lithium), migraines (almotriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), mental illness (isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine, citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline), pain-killers (aspirin, tramadol), opioids analgesic (fentanyl).
Drug-Food Interactions: PALANOSETRON is known to interact with alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: PALANOSETRON is known to interact in people with depression, mental illness, liver or kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, migraine.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking PALANOSETRON as it may increase drowsiness and lead to unpleasant side effects.
PALANOSETRON is a pregnancy category B drug. It is not known whether it will affect the baby or not. Hence inform your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.
It is not known whether PALANOSETRON will harm the baby and pass through the breastmilk. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking PALANOSETRON. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.
PALANOSETRON may cause weakness, dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
PALANOSETRON should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver problems. However, inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before receiving PALANOSETRON so that your doctor may adjust the dose appropriately.
PALANOSETRON should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney problems. Hence, inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before receiving PALANOSETRON.
PALANOSETRON is safe in children if prescribed by a doctor. It is used in children aged 1 month to treat nausea and vomiting during cancer treatment.
Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea is a uneasy feeling of the stomach that often occurs before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is a natural response of the body in which a person wants to expel stomach contents from the mouth forcefully. In short, nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many conditions like infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying). A receptor located in the brain known as the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) controls vomiting. Usually, a person faces nausea and vomiting as the unpleasant effects of cancer therapy after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It can also occur after an operation or surgery as a symptom. It is essential to control vomiting and nausea in cancer patients for performing everyday activities of the day. If not controlled, it can lead to mental changes, loss of appetite, malnutrition, and dehydration.