Aloxi Dosage

The dose of Aloxi (palonosetron hydrochloride) for preventing nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy is 0.25 mg. For preventing nausea and vomiting due to surgery, the Aloxi dosage is 0.075 mg.

 

Aloxi Dosing for Surgery

The recommended dose of Aloxi® to prevent nausea and vomiting due to surgery is 0.075 mg, given by IV just before the start of anesthesia.
 

Aloxi Dosing for Chemotherapy

The recommended dose is Aloxi 0.25 mg given by IV about 30 minutes before starting chemotherapy.
 

General Information on Dosing With Aloxi

Considerations for people taking Aloxi include the following:
 
  • Aloxi comes in injectable form. It is given by IV about 30 minutes before chemotherapy. When used for surgery, it is given just before the start of anesthesia.
     
  • Aloxi should not be mixed with other medications in the same IV.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to your Aloxi dosage, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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