Palonosetron

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Palonosetron

Palonosetron (pronounced puh-loh-noh-seh-tron) is a type of antiemetic and antinauseant medication. It is used primarily to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).

Etymology

The name "Palonosetron" is derived from the Greek words "palin" meaning again, and "osetron" which is a suffix used in the names of drugs that act on the serotonin receptors.

Usage

Palonosetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy or radiation). It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Related Terms

  • Serotonin: A neurotransmitter that is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. Serotonin can affect mood, appetite, sleep, and other bodily functions.
  • Antiemetic: A drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea.
  • Antinauseant: A substance that eases nausea.
  • Chemotherapy: The use of any drug to treat any disease. But it's most often used to refer to drugs that kill cancer cells.

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