Aloxi

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-000405",
  "term": "Aloxi",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A drug used in adults and children aged 1 month and older to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and nausea and vomiting after surgery. Aloxi blocks the action of a chemical called serotonin, which binds to certain nerves and may trigger nausea and vomiting. Blocking serotonin may help lessen nausea and vomiting. Aloxi is a type of antiemetic and a type of serotonin receptor antagonist. Also called palonosetron hydrochloride.",
  "synonyms": [
    "palonosetron hydrochloride"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/aloxi/"
}