palonosetron HCl injection What are the possible side effects of Palonosetron HCl Injection?

What are the possible side effects of Palonosetron HCl Injection?

Palonosetron HCl Injection may cause serious side effects, including:
  • Serious allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis. Get emergency medical help right away if you get any of the following symptoms.
  • hives
  • swollen face
  • breathing trouble
  • chest pain
  • Serotonin Syndrome. A possible life threatening problem called serotonin syndrome can happen with medicines called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, including Palonosetron HCl Injection, especially when used with medicines used to treat depression and migraine headaches called serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and certain other medicines. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have any of the following symptoms of serotonin syndrome:
  • agitation, seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), confusion, or coma
  • dizziness, sweating, flushing, or fever
  • seizures
  • fast heartbeat or unusual and frequent changes in your blood pressure
  • tremors, stiff muscles, muscle twitching, overactive reflexes, or loss of coordination
  • nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
The most common side effects in adults who receive Palonosetron HCl Injection to help prevent nausea and vomiting that happens with certain anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy) include: headache and constipation.The most common side effects in adults who receive Palonosetron HCl Injection to help prevent nausea and vomiting that happens while recovering from anesthesia after surgery include: serious or life-threatening heart rhythm changes (QT prolongation), slow heartbeat, headache, and constipation.These are not all the possible side effects from Palonosetron HCl Injection.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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What are the possible side effects of Palonosetron HCl Injection?

What are the possible side effects of Palonosetron HCl Injection?

Palonosetron HCl Injection may cause serious side effects, including:
  • Serious allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis. Get emergency medical help right away if you get any of the following symptoms.
  • hives
  • swollen face
  • breathing trouble
  • chest pain
  • Serotonin Syndrome. A possible life threatening problem called serotonin syndrome can happen with medicines called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, including Palonosetron HCl Injection, especially when used with medicines used to treat depression and migraine headaches called serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and certain other medicines. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have any of the following symptoms of serotonin syndrome:
  • agitation, seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), confusion, or coma
  • dizziness, sweating, flushing, or fever
  • seizures
  • fast heartbeat or unusual and frequent changes in your blood pressure
  • tremors, stiff muscles, muscle twitching, overactive reflexes, or loss of coordination
  • nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
The most common side effects in adults who receive Palonosetron HCl Injection to help prevent nausea and vomiting that happens with certain anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy) include: headache and constipation.The most common side effects in adults who receive Palonosetron HCl Injection to help prevent nausea and vomiting that happens while recovering from anesthesia after surgery include: serious or life-threatening heart rhythm changes (QT prolongation), slow heartbeat, headache, and constipation.These are not all the possible side effects from Palonosetron HCl Injection.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What are the possible side effects of Palonosetron HCl Injection?

What are the possible side effects of Palonosetron HCl Injection?

Palonosetron HCl Injection may cause serious side effects, including:
  • Serious allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis. Get emergency medical help right away if you get any of the following symptoms.
  • hives
  • swollen face
  • breathing trouble
  • chest pain
  • Serotonin Syndrome. A possible life threatening problem called serotonin syndrome can happen with medicines called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, including Palonosetron HCl Injection, especially when used with medicines used to treat depression and migraine headaches called serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and certain other medicines. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have any of the following symptoms of serotonin syndrome:
  • agitation, seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), confusion, or coma
  • dizziness, sweating, flushing, or fever
  • seizures
  • fast heartbeat or unusual and frequent changes in your blood pressure
  • tremors, stiff muscles, muscle twitching, overactive reflexes, or loss of coordination
  • nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
The most common side effects in adults who receive Palonosetron HCl Injection to help prevent nausea and vomiting that happens with certain anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy) include: headache and constipation.The most common side effects in adults who receive Palonosetron HCl Injection to help prevent nausea and vomiting that happens while recovering from anesthesia after surgery include: serious or life-threatening heart rhythm changes (QT prolongation), slow heartbeat, headache, and constipation.These are not all the possible side effects from Palonosetron HCl Injection.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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