Comparing Palonosetron vs Zofran
Palonosetron | Zofran |
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Palonosetron | Zofran (ondansetron) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced, Nausea/Vomiting, Nausea/Vomiting - Postoperative. palonosetron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Zofran may be used for the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. It is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 4. A... View more |
Related suggestions Nausea/Vomiting
Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced
Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative
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More about Palonosetron | More about Zofran (ondansetron) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Palonosetron has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Zofran has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 266 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: palonosetron side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zofran side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Aloxi, Posfrea |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
40 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 292 drugs are known to interact with palonosetron:
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A total of 351 drugs are known to interact with Zofran:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
March 01, 2016 |
December 31, 1992 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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