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Palonosetron

Palonosetron Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 24, 2023

The average cost for 1 vial of 5ml of 0.25mg/5ml of Palonosetron is $8.70 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 96.56% off the average retail price of $252.94.

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

2ml of 0.25mg/2ml

1 vial

$44.65

$44.65

5ml of 0.25mg/5ml

1 vial

$8.70

$8.70

Typical dosage for Palonosetron

Prevention of nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy

  • Adults: The typical dose is 0.25 mg injected into the veins (intravenously or IV). The dose is given 30 minutes before chemotherapy and takes about 30 seconds to infuse.
  • Children: The typical dose is 20 mcg/kg of body weight IV. The dose is given 30 minutes before chemotherapy and takes about 15 minutes to infuse. The maximum dose is 1.5 mg.

Post-surgery nausea and vomiting

  • Adults: The typical dose is 0.075 mg IV over a 10-second period. It's given right before you get anesthesia.
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