How does ALOXI work?
Chemotherapy works by getting rid of cancer cells throughout the body.
It can also cause damage to the cells lining the small intestine. These damaged cells release a substance called serotonin, which triggers the nausea and vomiting response.
ALOXI® works to block the effects of serotonin, helping prevent nausea and vomiting.
*ALOXI is used in adults to help prevent the nausea and vomiting that can happen on the day of treatment with certain chemotherapies or occur days later following certain chemotherapies moderately likely to cause nausea and vomiting.
Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking other medications or if you have or develop severe heartbeat changes. The most common side effects of ALOXI are headache and constipation. ALOXI is available by prescription only. For more information, please see the Patient Product Information for ALOXI.
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