Pharmacologic Substance
palonosetron
Brand Names:
Akynzeo; Aloxi
Effect:
Decreased Central Nervous System Serotonin Activity; Decreased Peripheral Nervous System Serotonin Activity; Emesis Suppression
May Prevent:
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
More Information:
Definitions related to palonosetron:
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Isoquinoline and quinuclidine derivative that acts as a 5-HT3 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used in the prevention of nausea and vomiting induced by cytotoxic chemotherapy, and for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The active ingredient in a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment. Palonosetron is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist and a type of antiemetic.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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