What is Akynzeo? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Akynzeo

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Take this medicine about 1 hour before chemotherapy.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Take this medicine about 1 hour before chemotherapy.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It must be given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least 30 minutes, about 30 minutes before starting your cancer treatment.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It must be given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least 30 minutes, about 30 minutes before starting your cancer treatment.

• Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

What to do if you miss a dose of Akynzeo

Akynzeo contraindications - Who shouldn't take Akynzeo?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to netupitant or palonosetron.

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not use it if you had an allergic reaction to fosnetupitant or palonosetron.

Akynzeo warnings

• This medicine may cause a serious drug reaction called serotonin syndrome (more likely if used together with certain other medicines).

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or liver disease.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or liver disease.

• This medicine may cause a serious drug reaction called serotonin syndrome (more likely if used together with certain other medicines).

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Akynzeo interactions & what to avoid when taking Akynzeo

• Some medicines can affect how netupitant/palonosetron works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Alprazolam, dexamethasone, fentanyl, ketoconazole, lithium, midazolam, mirtazapine, rifampin, tramadol, triazolamBlood thinner (including warfarin)Cancer medicine (including cyclophosphamide, docetaxel, etoposide, ifosfamide, imatinib, irinotecan, paclitaxel, vinblastine, vincristine, vinorelbine)MAO inhibitorMedicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs)Triptan medicine to treat migraine headaches

• This medicine may cause a serious drug reaction called serotonin syndrome (more likely if used together with certain other medicines).

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Some medicines can affect how fosnetupitant/palonosetron works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Alprazolam, dexamethasone, fentanyl, ketoconazole, lithium, midazolam, mirtazapine, rifampin, tramadol, triazolamBlood thinner (including warfarin)Cancer medicine (including cyclophosphamide, docetaxel, etoposide, ifosfamide, imatinib, irinotecan, paclitaxel, vinblastine, vincristine, vinorelbine)MAO inhibitorMedicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs)Medicine to treat migraine headaches