What is Aloxi: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Aloxi

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

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

• This medicine is usually given about 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy or right before you receive anesthetic medicine for surgery.

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

What to do if you miss a dose of Aloxi

Aloxi contraindications

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

Aloxi warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you had an allergic reaction to another medicine for nausea or vomiting.

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

• Chest pain, fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

• Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting

Aloxi interactions

• Some medicines can affect how palonosetron works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, mirtazapineMedicine to treat depressionMAO inhibitor (MAOI)

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