Comparing Aloxi vs Emend
| Aloxi (palonosetron) | Emend (aprepitant) |
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| Aloxi (palonosetron) | Emend (aprepitant) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting - Postoperative, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced. Aloxi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced. Emend may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced
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| More about Aloxi (palonosetron) | More about Emend (aprepitant) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Aloxi has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Emend has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Aloxi side effects |
View all Emend side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | ||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other palonosetron brands include: Posfrea | Other aprepitant brands include: Aponvie, Cinvanti | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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40 hours |
13 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 295 drugs are known to interact with Aloxi:
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A total of 455 drugs are known to interact with Emend:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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July 25, 2003 |
March 26, 2003 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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