Aloxi launched in USA for PONV

13 July 2008

Aloxi (palonosetron HCl) injection 0.075mg has been launched in the USA for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting for up to 24 hours following surgery. Launched by Switzerland's Helsinn and the US unit of Japanese drugmaker Eisai, PONV represents the first launch of a new indication for an MGI product since Eisai acquired the organization in January. The agent was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for PONV on February 29.

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