250 micrograms solution for injection.
palonosetron<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aloxi contains the active substance palonosetron. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘serotonin ( 5HT 3<\/sub> ) antagonists’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aloxi is used in adults, adolescents and children over one month of age to prevent nausea and vomiting during so-called chemotherapy treatment (“cytotoxic drugs”) for cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It works by blocking the activity of the chemical serotonin, which can make you feel sick or vomit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will not receive Aloxi if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or nurse before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or nurse before receiving Aloxi if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor or nurse before getting Aloxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. It is especially important that you tell them if you are taking the following medicines: Medicines for depression or anxiety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking any medicines for depression or anxiety, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drugs that can affect the heartbeat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking any other medicines that may affect your heart rate – you may have heart problems if you take them with Aloxi. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor or nurse before taking Aloxi – you may have heart problems if you take these medicines with Aloxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, your doctor will not give you Aloxi unless absolutely necessary. The reason is that it is not known whether Aloxi can harm the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consult your doctor or nurse before receiving this medicine if you are pregnant or think you may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not known if Aloxi passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor or nurse for advice before taking Aloxi if you are breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may feel dizzy or tired after taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per vial, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’. Aloxi is usually given by a doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You should not receive Aloxi in the next few days after chemotherapy unless you are given another round of chemotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects may be caused by this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serious side effects are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor immediately if you get any of the following serious side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor immediately if you get any of the side effects listed above. Other side effects ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you get any of the following side effects: Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Common<\/strong>: may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon<\/strong>: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you get any of the side effects listed above. Uncommon side effects were seen on specimens<\/strong>: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare<\/strong>: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children and young people<\/strong> Common<\/strong>: may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon<\/strong>: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you get any of the side effects listed above. Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aloxi injection solution is a clear, colorless solution and is supplied in a pack with one vial of type I glass with chlorobutyl siliconized rubber stopper and aluminum. The vial contains 5 ml of solution, which is a dose. Available in packs of 1 vial containing 5 ml solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Aloxi contains the active substance palonosetron. 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What you need to know before you get Aloxi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take Aloxi if:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Aloxi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Aloxy contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Children and adolescents (aged 1 month to 17 years)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. How to store Aloxi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nMarketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Damastown
Mulhuddart
Dublin 15
Ireland
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