Aloxi
| Aloxi | |
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| Term | Aloxi |
| Short definition | Aloxi (uh-LOK-see) A drug used in adults and children from 1 month of age to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and nausea and vomiting after surgery. Aloxi blocks the effects of a chemical called serotonin, which attaches to certain nerves and can cause nausea and vomiting. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Aloxi - (pronounced) (uh-LOK-see) A drug used in adults and children from 1 month of age to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and nausea and vomiting after surgery. Aloxi blocks the effects of a chemical called serotonin, which attaches to certain nerves and can cause nausea and vomiting. Blocking serotonin can help reduce nausea and vomiting. Aloxi is a type of antiemetic and a type of serotonin receptor antagonist. Also called palonosetron hydrochloride
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