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Netupitant + Palonosetron
At a glance
Netupitant + Palonosetron — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Netupitant + Palonosetron is a prescription medicine that is used to treat nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. It works by blocking the release of chemicals such as serotonin and substance P which are responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. Netupitant + Palonosetron may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time. This medicine should not be taken more than the recommended dose. If you miss any dose, please consult your doctor. It is advised to complete the treatment without any interruption. If you experience any allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling, and itching, stop the medicine and please consult your doctor. This medicine is usually well tolerated by patients. The common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, erythema, weakness, headache, constipation, and indigestion. If any of these side effects worsen with time, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine is not safe to use in patients of liver and kidney diseases. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines. It is strictly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while you are on the treatment as this medicine may make you feel sleepy or dizzy. Netupitant + Palonosetron is a combination of two medicines: Netupitant and Palonosetron. These medicines work by blocking the release of chemicals (serotonin and substance P) which cause nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. They help prevent nausea and vomiting during both the acute and delayed phase after cancer chemotherapy.
Indications
• Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Mechanism of action
Netupitant + Palonosetron is a combination of two medicines: Netupitant and Palonosetron. These medicines work by blocking the release of chemicals (serotonin and substance P) which cause nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. They help prevent nausea and vomiting during both the acute and delayed phase after cancer chemotherapy.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Netupitant + Palonosetron may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side effects
Common: • Fatigue • Erythema (skin redness) • Weakness • Headache • Constipation • Indigestion
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Netupitant + Palonosetron may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Food interactions
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Netupitant + Palonosetron. Please consult your doctor.
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Netupitant + Palonosetron may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Netupitant + Palonosetron during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[UNSAFE] Netupitant + Palonosetron is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. [UNSAFE] Netupitant + Palonosetron is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.