Ingredient

Palonosetron Hydrochloride

Palonosetron Hydrochloride is an antiemetic component that prevents nausea and vomiting.

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MFDS ingredient code M246059

What does it do?

Palonosetron Hydrochloride belongs to the class of serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It is primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery. This ingredient provides strong and lasting antiemetic effects.

Palonosetron Hydrochloride blocks the 5-HT3 receptors in the brain and gastrointestinal tract, preventing the transmission of vomiting signals. As a result, the nausea and vomiting response is suppressed, allowing the patient to experience less discomfort.

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Good to know

Palonosetron Hydrochloride has a longer half-life and provides prolonged effects compared to other 5-HT3 antagonists. It also has fewer side effects and a strong efficacy, making it preferred for the prevention of vomiting during chemotherapy.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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