Palostar 0.25mg Injection
Manufacturer
Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition
Palonosetron (0.25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Palostar 0.25mg Injection is an antiemetic medicine used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions, surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Palostar 0.25mg Injection 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. 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Injection site pain Headache Constipation Dizziness Sleepiness
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Palostar 0.25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Palostar 0.25mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Palostar 0.25mg Injection 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.
Interacting Medicines
Codeine Dextropropoxyphene Nalbuphine Pentazocine
How it works
Palostar 0.25mg Injection 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Palostar 0.25mg Injection 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the onset of action of Palostar 0.25mg Injection?
Palostar 0.25mg Injection typically starts working within a timeframe of half an hour to 2 hours, during which it dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and begins to demonstrate its therapeutic effect.
What are the potential side effects of Palostar 0.25mg Injection?
The most frequently encountered side effects of Palostar 0.25mg Injection include constipation and headache; these symptoms are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own over time. If these side effects persist or concern you, please consult with your doctor.
Is Palostar 0.25mg Injection classified as a steroid?
No, Palostar 0.25mg Injection is an antiemetic medication that belongs to the class of selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It is prescribed for the management of nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or cancer chemotherapy.
Is Palostar 0.25mg Injection effective in treating seasickness?
No, Palostar 0.25mg Injection does not provide relief from seasickness as it has limited efficacy against the nausea associated with motion sickness.
