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Netupitant/palonosetron
Combination of
NetupitantNK1 receptor antagonist
Palonosetron5-HT3 receptor antagonist
Clinical data
Trade namesAkynzeo

Netupitant/palonosetron (Akynzeo) is a fixed dose combination drug for prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.[1] Netupitant is an NK1 receptor antagonist and palonosetron is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.

References

  1. ^ "FDA approves Akynzeo for nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy". Food and Drug Administration. October 10, 2014.