aloxi
What is the most important information I should know about Aloxi?
• Do not take Aloxi without first talking to your doctor if you have heartproblems or if you take other medicines aloxi. Aloxi can affect the way that the heartbeats, which can be dangerous aloxi.
What is Aloxi?
• Aloxi blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that may cause nauseaand vomiting aloxi.
• Aloxi is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy aloxi.
• Aloxi may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medicationguide aloxi.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Aloxi?
• Do not take Aloxi without first talking to your doctor if you:
· have low levels of potassium in the blood;
· have low levels of magnesium in the blood;
· are taking a diuretic (water pill);
· have a history of congenital QT syndrome; or
· are taking a medicine to treat an irregular heartbeat aloxi.
• Aloxi may affect the heart, especially if you have any of the conditionsor are taking any of the medicines listed above aloxi.
• Aloxi is in the FDA pregnancy category B aloxi. This means that it is not expectedto be harmful to an unborn baby aloxi. Do not take Aloxi without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment aloxi.
• It is not known whether Aloxi passes into breast milk aloxi. Do not take Aloxiwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby aloxi.
How should I take Aloxi?
• Aloxi is administered as an intravenous (into a vein) injection by ahealthcare provider aloxi. If you are administering Aloxi at home, your doctor willgive you detailed instructions regarding administration and storage aloxi.
• Aloxi is injected prior to administration of chemotherapy that may causenausea or vomiting aloxi.
• If you are injecting Aloxi at home, do not use any medication that isdiscolored, has particles in it, or appears different from previous doses ofthe medication aloxi.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Aloxi is intended to be used before administration of chemotherapy aloxi. Useof Aloxi during or following chemotherapy may not be effective aloxi. Contact yourhealthcare provider if a dose of Aloxi is missed aloxi.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected aloxi.
• Symptoms of a Aloxi overdose are not well known but might include seizures,difficulty breathing, pale or blue colored skin, and collapse aloxi.
What should I avoid while taking Aloxi?
• There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities during treatmentwith Aloxi unless otherwise directed by your doctor aloxi.
What are the possible side effects of Aloxi?
• If you experience any of the following uncommon but serious side effects,stop taking Aloxi and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctorimmediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
· irregular heartbeats aloxi.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur aloxi. Continueto take Aloxi and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache;
· fatigue or dizziness;
· constipation; or
· diarrhea aloxi.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur aloxi. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome aloxi.
What other drugs will affect Aloxi?
• Do not take Aloxi without first talking to your doctor if you are takingany of the following medicines:
· a diuretic (water pill) such as furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex),torsemide (Demadex), chlorothiazide (Diuril), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril,Esidrix, Microzide, Oretic), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), indapamide(Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone(Aldactone, Spironol), triamterene (Dyrenium), and others; or
· a medicine to treat irregular heartbeats such as amiodarone (Cordarone),bepridil (Vascor), disopyramide (Norpace), sotalol (Betapace), and others aloxi.
• You may not be able to take Aloxi, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above aloxi.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Aloxi aloxi. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, during treatmentwith Aloxi aloxi.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Aloxi written for health professionalsthat you may read aloxi.
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