Acupressure
Technique of applying pressure or localized massage to specific sites on the body to control symptoms such as pain or nausea.3
Acupuncture
The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms.3
Acute CINV
Nausea and/or vomiting that occurs within 24 hours after chemotherapy administration.2
Anticipatory CINV
Nausea and/or vomiting that are caused by psychological conditioning to signals of chemotherapy. May begin prior to chemotherapy. Triggered by stimuli associated with chemotherapy (smells, sights, sounds).2
Antiemetics
Medications that prevent or control nausea and vomiting.1
Area postrema
Tongue-shaped structure in the caudal region of the fourth ventricle of the brain. The chemoreceptor trigger zone is located within this area.2,4
Autonomic nervous system
Part of the vertebrate nervous system that innervates smooth and cardiac muscle and glandular tissues and governs involuntary actions (such as secretion, vasoconstriction or peristalsis) and that consists of the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system (also called the vegetative nervous system).
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.