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Fresenius Kabi’s Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection

Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection, a generic alternative to Aloxi®, is now available in the US.

Fresenius Kabi’s Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is a 5-HT3 serotonin receptor that is approved for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in certain adults.

Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is available in a single-dose vial (0.25 mg per 5 mL).

In the US, Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is approved for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.

The drug is also approved for the prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.

And Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is approved for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting for up to 24 hours after surgery. Efficacy beyond 24 hours has not been demonstrated.

The full prescribing information for Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection can be found on the Fresenius Kabi website.

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Fresenius Kabi’s Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection

Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection, a generic alternative to Aloxi®, is now available in the US.

Fresenius Kabi’s Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is a 5-HT3 serotonin receptor that is approved for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in certain adults.

Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is available in a single-dose vial (0.25 mg per 5 mL).

In the US, Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is approved for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.

The drug is also approved for the prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.

And Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is approved for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting for up to 24 hours after surgery. Efficacy beyond 24 hours has not been demonstrated.

The full prescribing information for Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection can be found on the Fresenius Kabi website.

Photo from Business Wire
Fresenius Kabi’s Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection

Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection, a generic alternative to Aloxi®, is now available in the US.

Fresenius Kabi’s Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is a 5-HT3 serotonin receptor that is approved for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in certain adults.

Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is available in a single-dose vial (0.25 mg per 5 mL).

In the US, Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is approved for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.

The drug is also approved for the prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.

And Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection is approved for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting for up to 24 hours after surgery. Efficacy beyond 24 hours has not been demonstrated.

The full prescribing information for Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection can be found on the Fresenius Kabi website.

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