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PALONOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE injection, for intravenous use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2003 INDICATIONS AND USAGEPalonosetron hydrochloride injection is a serotonin-3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist indicated in: Adults for prevention of: - acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (MEC). (1)
- acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (HEC). (1)
- postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) for up to 24 hours following surgery. Efficacy beyond 24 hours has not been demonstrated. (1)
Pediatric patients aged 1 month to less than 17 years for prevention of: - acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (HEC). (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONChemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (2.1) Age | Dose* | Infusion Time |
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| Adults | 0.25 mg as a single dose | Infuse over 30 seconds beginning approximately 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy | Pediatrics (1 month to less than 17 years) | 20 micrograms per kilogram (maximum 1.5 mg) as a single dose | Infuse over 15 minutes beginning approximately 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy |
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (2.1) - The recommended adult dosage is 0.075 mg as a single intravenous dose administered over 10 seconds immediately before the induction of anesthesia.
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHSInjection: - 0.25 mg palonosetron in 5 mL (0.05 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial (3)
- 0.075 mg palonosetron in 1.5 mL (0.05 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONSHypersensitivity to palonosetron or any of its components. (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS- Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock: reported in patients with or without known hypersensitivity to other selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. If symptoms occur, discontinue palonosetron and initiate appropriate medical treatment. (5.1)
- Serotonin syndrome: reported with 5-HT3 receptor antagonists alone, but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs. (5.2, 7.1)
ADVERSE REACTIONSMost common adverse reactions in - chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in adults (≥5%) are: headache and constipation. (6.1)
- postoperative nausea and vomiting (≥ 2%) are: QT prolongation, bradycardia, headache, and constipation. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hospira, Inc. at 1-800-441-4100 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. DRUG INTERACTIONSSerotonergic Drugs: Monitor for serotonin syndrome; if symptoms occur, discontinue palonosetron and initiate supportive treatment. (7.1) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling. Revised: 4/2021 |