Palnox 0.25mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Palonosetron (0.25mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Isoquinoline and Quinuclidine Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists) |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 716 |
FAQ
Is Palnox 0.25mg a steroid?
No, Palnox 0.25mg is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Palnox 0.25mg is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused after a surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
What are the side effects of Palnox 0.25mg?
The most common side effects of Palnox 0.25mg are constipation and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after sometime. If these persist or worry you, please consult your doctor.
Does Palnox 0.25mg work for seasickness?
No, Palnox 0.25mg does not work for seasickness. This is because Palnox 0.25mg has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
How quickly does Palnox 0.25mg work?
Palnox 0.25mg starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
What if you forget to take Palnox Injection?
If you miss a dose of Palnox 0.25mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Palnox 0.25mg Injection Reviews
Palnox 0.25mg is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy or radiotherapy.
Palnox 0.25mg will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is given under the supervision of a doctor and may be used alone or with other medications. Your doctor will give you the appropriate dose of the medicine depending on what you are taking it for. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injections.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain, headache, and constipation. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor who may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicine you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.
Palnox 0.25mg will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is given under the supervision of a doctor and may be used alone or with other medications. Your doctor will give you the appropriate dose of the medicine depending on what you are taking it for. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injections.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain, headache, and constipation. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor who may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicine you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.
How Palnox 0.25mg Injection Works
Palnox 0.25mg is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.
How to Use Palnox 0.25mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Palnox 0.25mg Injection
- In Nausea: Palnox 0.25mg blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy in adults as well as children. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. Palnox 0.25mg is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). Palnox 0.25mg is given as an injection by a doctor, in the dose that is best for you, depending on the condition you are being treated for. Do not self-administer this medicine to avoid any undesirable side effects.
Uses of Palnox 0.25mg Injection
- Vomiting
- Nausea
Palnox 0.25mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Palnox 0.25mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Palnox 0.25mg is recommended.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Palnox 0.25mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Palnox 0.25mg is recommended.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Palnox 0.25mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Palnox 0.25mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Palnox 0.25mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Palnox 0.25mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Palnox 0.25mg for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
- Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
- Palnox 0.25mg is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
References
- Palonosetron. Bloomington, MN: MGI PHARMA, INC; 2006.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Sharkey KA, Wallace JL. Treatment of Disorders of Bowel Motility and Water Flux; Anti-Emetics; Agents Used in Biliary and Pancreatic Disease. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1341-42.
- Palonosetron. Mulhuddart Dublin: Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2005 [revised 26 Apr. 2018].