PALNOX 0.25MG INJECTION

Introduction:

Palnox 0.25mg Injection contains the active constituent palonosetron. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer and surgery in adults, adolescents, and children above one month of age. It is given right away or later with anticancer medicines. It is usually given up to 24 hours while recovering from anesthesia after surgery. 

Talk to your physician if you have a history of repeated constipation, blockage in the bowel, heart problems, or imbalance of certain minerals in your blood (such as magnesium and potassium). This medicine is not recommended if you are allergic to palonosetron. Tell your physician about all the medications you are taking recently, including herbal medicines and supplements, before taking Palnox 0.25mg Injection.

Uses of Palnox 0.25mg Injection:

• Prevents nausea and vomiting associated with cancer treatment and surgery

How Palnox 0.25mg Injection works:

Palnox 0.25mg Injection blocks the action of a substance, serotonin, which can induce nausea and vomiting.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Palnox 0.25mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Treatment of disorders of bowel motility and water flux, 12th edition, 2011, 1341.
2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antiemetic, prokinetic and digestant drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 669.
3. Accord Healthcare Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on April 2021] [ Accessed on 19th April 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7235.pdf
4. Fresenius kabi, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Dec 2018] [ Accessed on 30th July 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/208109s001lbl.pdf

How to use Palnox 0.25mg Injection:

It will be given to you by your health care professional.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Palnox 0.25mg Injection.

Breastfeeding:

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Palnox 0.25mg Injection.

Driving: 

Palnox 0.25mg Injection may cause dizziness or tiredness. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

• Talk to your physician if you have a history of repeated constipation, blockage in the bowel, heart problems, or imbalance of certain minerals (such as potassium and magnesium) in your blood before taking Palnox 0.25mg Injection.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Headache, dizziness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea