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Palonoget 0.25mg Injection
Salt Composition: PALONOSETRON
- Manufacturer: GLS PHARMA LTD
- Pack Size: 1 VIAL(s)
- Strength: 0.25MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store Pasetron 0.25mg injection in the original package at room temperature (25°C). Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach from children and pets. It is important to get the dose at the scheduled time. If you missed the schedule, contact your doctor and reschedule the dose.
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Product Introduction
Palonoget 0.25mg Injection is an antiemetic drug belonging to the class of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, containing the active ingredient Palonosetron. It is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, or sickness caused by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or after surgery. Nausea is characterised by stomach pain and the urge to vomit. The common side effects that are likely to occur with this medicine are hives, swollen face, breathing trouble, and chest pain. Inform your healthcare provider if these side effects concern you or persist for longer than usual. It is given right away or later with anticancer medicines. It is usually given up to 24 hours while recovering from anaesthesia after surgery. Talk to your physician if you have a history of repeated constipation, blockage in the bowel, heart problems, or imbalance of certain minerals in your blood (such as magnesium and potassium). This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to this drug. Tell your physician about all the medications you have been taking recently, including herbal medicines and supplements, before taking this injection.
Uses
Postoperative nausea and vomiting. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
How it works
It is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist, which works by blocking the action of serotonin in the body that induces nausea and vomiting. The chemotherapeutic trigger zone(CTZ) contains the receptor serotonin, when this CTZ is stimulated, vomiting occurs. It prevents the signals from serotonin and helps to reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
How to Use
The medicine will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Pasetron 0.25mg injection is usually given about 30 minutes before you receive your anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy) or right before anaesthesia for surgery.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Hives Swollen face Breathing trouble Chest pain Common Headache Fatigue Dizziness Abdominal pain
Expert Tips
Talk to your physician if you have a history of repeated constipation, blockage in the bowel, heart problems, or imbalance of certain minerals (such as potassium and magnesium) in your blood before taking Pasetron 0.25mg injection. Inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking any medicines that affect your heartbeat because they could cause a heartbeat problem when taken with this injection.
References
- Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [Revised on Dec 2021] [ Accessed on 01st March 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.513.pdf
- Fresenius Kabi, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Dec 2018] [Accessed on 01st March 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/208109s001lbl.pdf
- Goodman & Gilmanâs, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Treatment of disorders of bowel motility and water flux, 12th edition, 2011, 1341.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antiemetic, prokinetic and digestant drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 669.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Pasetron 0.25mg injection can be administered during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is not known whether Pasetron 0.25mg injection can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor It is not known if Pasetron 0.25mg injection passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby or your breast milk. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Disclaimer
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