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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:36 PM IST
Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj is used to prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. It contains Palonosetron, which blocks the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting. Common side effects of Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj are diarrhoea, constipation, dizziness or headache.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Neetco Biopharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj belongs to a class of drugs called antiemetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness of the stomach that often comes before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj contains Palonosetron which works by blocking the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting.

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, constipation, dizziness or headache. Most of these side effects of Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may be given to children above 1 month in doses as advised by a doctor based on the child's body weight. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj. Drive only if you are alert as Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may cause tiredness or dizziness. You are recommended to avoid heavy meals and take small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Uses of Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj

Treatment of Nausea and vomiting

Medicinal Benefits

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj contains Palonosetron which blocks the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy.

Directions for Use

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj

  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may be given to children above 1 month in doses as advised by a doctor based on the child's body weight. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj. Drive only if you are alert as Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may cause tiredness or dizziness. You are recommended to avoid heavy meals and take small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may interact with antidepressants (citalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, escitalopram, duloxetine, venlafaxine), heart-related drugs or high blood pressure (quinidine, amiodarone, nicardipine), antibiotics (moxifloxacin, erythromycin), antiemetic (domperidone), antipsychotic drugs (thioridazine, quetiapine, chlorpromazine, haloperidol).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have blocked bowel, repeated constipation, heart problems or imbalance of potassium and magnesium in the blood, inform your doctor before taking Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CITALOPRAM
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • NICARDIPINE
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOMPERIDONE
  • THIORIDAZINE
  • QUETIAPINE
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • HALOPERIDOL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and a low-fat diet, especially in small portions, as it will be easy for digestion. Avoid eating over-sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting.
  • Also, if you like to vomit at a specific time, avoid eating your favourite food at that particular time as your taste for that food may get turned off.
  • Drink any other liquid at least 30 minutes after eating food.
  • If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else do the cooking or use prepared food from the freezer.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nausea and vomiting: Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness of the stomach that often comes before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth. In short, nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many conditions like infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying). There is a receptor located in our brain known as the chemoreceptor zone (CTZ) that controls vomiting.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor before taking Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj if you are breastfeeding. Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj is given to breastfeeding women only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel tired or dizzy after taking Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may be safe to use in patients with liver problems if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may be safe to use in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may be given to children above 1 month in doses as advised by a doctor based on the child's body weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

College, Ground Floor F-7, Bhadale Complex, Gate No. 1152, Raisoni College Rd, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra 412207
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FAQs

Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj contains Palonosetron which works by blocking the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting.
You are not recommended to take erythromycin with Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj as it may increase the risk of severe irregular heart rhythm. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj.
Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj may cause constipation as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart problems as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any heart problems before taking have Palonee 0.25Mg/5Ml Inj so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.

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