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Tips to manage CINV

Help prevent and manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) with these diet and lifestyle tips.

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Types of CINV

Are there different types of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)?

Yes, there are two commonly known types of CINV that ALOXI is indicated for: acute and delayed.

Acute CINV occurs on the same day as chemotherapy treatment, especially within the first 24 hours.

Delayed CINV usually occurs 24-72 hours following chemotherapy.

Indication

ALOXI injection 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 chemotherapies moderately likely to cause nausea and vomiting.

Important Safety Information

  • Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking other medications or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • The most common side effects of ALOXI® for the prevention of CINV are headache and constipation

For more information about ALOXI talk to your doctor or see Full Prescribing Information.

ALOXI is available by prescription only.

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