Palonosetron Hydrochloride
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- Brand name
- Palonosetron Hydrochloride
- Generic name
- PALONOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE
- Manufacturer
- Eugia US LLC
- Product type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
- SPL set ID
- 42e2d437-0712-4e9c-9c2a-00093c406d62
- SPL ID
- 2cea6e62-677a-40a9-9e8b-84b2e95263cb
- Version
- 6
- Effective date
- 2025-10-30
- Source export date
- 2026-09-28
- Source partition
- 11
- Source file
- https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0011-of-0014.json.zip
- Source object key
- raw/openfda/drug-label/2026-09-28/aa96b5a2be6b394393acd0090f6948bdf99e0e8e00666f81608929c8fa83db77/drug-label-0011-of-0014.json.zip
- Source manifest SHA-256
- cd2e66336a5cd2223fa3995098fdbdb84c6a7ee5c0a4addb236ccb22dd1e6887
- Import run
- 20260929T050834Z
- Imported at
- 2026-09-29 06:19:08
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| application applno | ANDA | 204702 | derived:openfda.application_number |
| application number | ANDA204702 | openfda.application_number | |
| brand name | Palonosetron Hydrochloride | openfda.brand_name | |
| generic name | PALONOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE | openfda.generic_name | |
| manufacturer name | Eugia US LLC | openfda.manufacturer_name | |
| ndc | package | 55150-186-05 | openfda.package_ndc |
| ndc | product | 55150-186 | openfda.product_ndc |
| ndc11 | package | 55150018605 | derived:openfda.package_ndc |
| rxcui | 1728055 | openfda.rxcui | |
| spl id | 2cea6e62-677a-40a9-9e8b-84b2e95263cb | id | |
| spl set id | 42e2d437-0712-4e9c-9c2a-00093c406d62 | set_id | |
| unii | 23310D4I19 | openfda.unii |
Warnings cross-check#
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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, and anaphylactic shock : reported in patients with or without known hypersensitivity to other selective 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists. If symptoms occur, discontinue palonosetron and initiate appropriate medical treatment. (5.1) Serotonin syndrome : reported with 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists alone, but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs. ( 5.2 , 7.1 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock, have been reported with administration of palonosetron [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. These reactions occurred in patients with or without known hypersensitivity to other 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue palonosetron and initiate appropriate medical treatment. Do not reinitiate palonosetron in patients who have previously experienced symptoms of hypersensitivity [see Contraindications (4) ]. 5.2 Serotonin Syndrome The development of serotonin syndrome has been reported with 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists. Most reports have been associated with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors, mirtazapine, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, and intravenous methylene blue). Some of the reported cases were fatal. Serotonin syndrome occurring with overdose of another 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist alone has also been reported. The majority of reports of serotonin syndrome related to 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist use occurred in a post-anesthesia care unit or an infusion center. Symptoms associated with serotonin syndrome may include the following combination of signs and symptoms: mental status changes (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, delirium, and coma), autonomic instability (e.g., tachycardia, labile blood pressure, dizziness, diaphoresis, flushing, hyperthermia), neuromuscular symptoms (e.g., tremor, rigidity, myoclonus, hyperreflexia, incoordination), seizures, with or without gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Patients should be monitored for the emergence of serotonin syndrome, especially with concomitant use of palonosetron and other serotonergic drugs. If symptoms of serotonin syndrome occur, discontinue palonosetron and initiate supportive treatment. Patients should be informed of the increased risk of serotonin syndrome, especially if palonosetron is used concomitantly with other serotonergic drugs [ see Drug Interactions (7.1) ].
Adverse reactions cross-check#
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adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Serious or otherwise clinically significant adverse reactions reported in other sections of labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Serotonin Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Most common adverse reactions in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in adults (≥5%) are: headache and constipation ( 6.1 ) postoperative nausea and vomiting (≥ 2%) are: QT prolongation, bradycardia, headache, and constipation ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eugia US LLC at 1-866-850-2876 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Adults In double-blind randomized clinical trials for the prevention of nausea and vomiting induced by MEC or HEC, 1374 adult patients received a single-dose of palonosetron, ondansetron (Studies 1 and 3) or dolasetron (Study 2) administered 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Adverse reactions were similar in frequency and severity in all 3 treatment groups. Common adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients in these trials are shown in Table 2. Table 2: Common Adverse Reactions* in Adults with Receiving MEC (Studies 1 and 2) or HEC (Study 3) Adverse Reaction Palonosetron 0.25 mg intravenously (N=633) Ondansetron 32 mg intravenously (N=410) Dolasetron 100 mg intravenously (N=194) * Reported in at least 2% of patients in any treatment group Headache 9% 8% 16% Constipation 5% 2% 6% Diarrhea 1% 2% 2% Dizziness 1% 2% 2% Fatigue < 1% 1% 2% Abdominal Pain < 1% < 1% 2% Insomnia < 1% 1% 2% Less common adverse reactions, reported in 1% or less of patients, in Studies 1, 2 and 3 were: Cardiovascular: non-sustained tachycardia, bradycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial ischemia, extrasystoles, sinus tachycardia, sinus arrhythmia, supraventricular extrasystoles and QT prolongation. Dermatological: allergic dermatitis, rash Hearing and Vision: motion sickness, tinnitus, eye irritation and amblyopia Gastrointestinal System: diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, dry mouth, hiccups and flatulence General: weakness, fatigue, fever, hot flash, flu-like syndrome Liver: transient, asymptomatic increases in AST and/or ALT and bilirubin. These changes occurred predominantly in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy Metabolic: hyperkalemia, electrolyte fluctuations, hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, glycosuria, appetite decrease, anorexia Musculoskeletal: arthralgia Nervous System: dizziness, somnolence, insomnia, hypersomnia, paresthesia Psychiatric: anxiety, euphoric mood Urinary System: urinary retention Vascular: vein discoloration, vein distention In other studies, 2 subjects experienced severe constipation following a single palonosetron dose of approximately 0.75 mg (three times the recommended dose). Pediatrics Aged 2 Months to 17 Years In a pediatric clinical trial, 163 pediatric cancer patients with a mean age of 8 years received a single 20 mcg/kg (maximum 1.5 mg) intravenous infusion of palonosetron 30 minutes before beginning the first cycle of emetogenic chemotherapy [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Adverse reactions were evaluated in pediatric patients receiving palonosetron for up to 4 chemotherapy cycles. The following adverse reactions were reported in less than 1% of patients: Nervous System: headache, dizziness, dyskinesia. General: infusion site pain. Dermatological: allergic dermatitis, skin disorder. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting The most common adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of adults receiving palonosetron 0.075 mg intravenously immediately before induction of anesthesia in 3 randomized placebo-controlled trials [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] are shown in Table 3. Rates of adverse reactions between palonosetron and placebo groups were similar. Some events are known to be associated with, or may be exacerbated by concomitant perioperative and intraoperative medications administered in this surgical population. A thorough QT/QTc study demonstrated palonosetron does not prolong the QT interval to any clinically relevant extent [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. Table 3: Common Adverse Reactions* in Trials of Adults with Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting * Reported in at least 2% of patients in any treatment group Adverse Reaction Palonosetron 0.075 mg intravenously ( N = 336) P lacebo ( N = 369) Electrocardiogram QT prolongation 5% 3% Bradycardia 4% 4% Headache 3% 4% Constipation 2% 3% Less common adverse reactions, reported in 1% of less of patients, in these PONV clinical trials were: Cardiovascular: QTc prolongation, sinus bradycardia, tachycardia, blood pressure decreased, hypotension, hypertension, arrhythmia, ventricular extrasystoles, generalized edema, ECG T wave amplitude decreased, platelet count decreased. The frequency of these adverse effects did not appear to be different from placebo. Dermatological: pruritus Gastrointestinal System: flatulence, dry mouth, upper abdominal pain, salivary hypersecretion, dyspepsia, diarrhea, intestinal hypomotility, anorexia General: chills Liver: increases in AST and/or ALT, hepatic enzyme increased Metabolic: hypokalemia, anorexia Nervous System: dizziness Respiratory: hypoventilation, laryngospasm Urinary System: urinary retention 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of palonosetron HCl. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Hypersensitivity reactions: including dyspnea, bronchospasm, swelling/edema, erythema, pruritus, rash, urticaria, anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Injection site reactions: including burning, induration, discomfort and pain
adverse reactions table
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="95%"><caption>Table 2: Common Adverse Reactions* in Adults with Receiving MEC (Studies 1 and 2) or HEC (Study 3) </caption><colgroup><col width="21%"/><col width="28%"/><col width="24%"/><col width="24%"/></colgroup><thead><tr><th styleCode="Lrule Rrule Toprule" align="center"><content styleCode="bold">Adverse Reaction</content> </th><th styleCode="Lrule Rrule Toprule" align="center"><content styleCode="bold">Palonosetron 0.25 mg intravenously </content><content styleCode="bold">(N=633)</content> </th><th styleCode="Lrule Rrule Toprule" align="center"><content styleCode="bold">Ondansetron</content> <content styleCode="bold">32 mg intravenously</content> <content styleCode="bold">(N=410)</content> </th><th styleCode="Lrule Rrule Toprule" align="center"><content styleCode="bold">Dolasetron</content> <content styleCode="bold">100 mg intravenously</content> <content styleCode="bold">(N=194)</content> </th></tr></thead><tfoot><tr><td colspan="4">* Reported in at least 2% of patients in any treatment group </td></tr></tfoot><tbody><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle"> Headache </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">9% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">8% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">16% </td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle"> Constipation </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">5% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">2% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">6% </td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle"> Diarrhea </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">1% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">2% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">2% </td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle"> Dizziness </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">1% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">2% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">2% </td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle"> Fatigue </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">< 1% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">1% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">2% </td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle"> Abdominal Pain </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">< 1% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">< 1% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">2% </td></tr><tr><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle"> Insomnia </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">< 1% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">1% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">2% </td></tr></tbody></table>
adverse reactions table
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><caption>Table 3: Common Adverse Reactions* in Trials of Adults with Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting </caption><colgroup><col width="36%"/><col width="30%"/><col width="33%"/></colgroup><tfoot><tr><td colspan="3">* Reported in at least 2% of patients in any treatment group </td></tr></tfoot><tbody><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" align="center" valign="middle"> <content styleCode="bold">Adverse Reaction</content> </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle"><content styleCode="bold">Palonosetron 0.075 mg</content> <content styleCode="bold">intravenously</content> <content styleCode="bold">(</content><content styleCode="bold">N = 336)</content> </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle"><content styleCode="bold">P</content><content styleCode="bold">lacebo</content> <content styleCode="bold">(</content><content styleCode="bold">N = 369)</content> </td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle">Electrocardiogram QT prolongation </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">5% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">3% </td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle">Bradycardia </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">4% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">4% </td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle">Headache </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">3% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">4% </td></tr><tr><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle">Constipation </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">2% </td><td styleCode="Rrule" align="center" valign="middle">3% </td></tr></tbody></table>
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