Aloxi Capsules and Quinupristin and dalfopristin Intravenous

• Generic Name: palonosetron
• Dosage Forms: injection, capsule, gelatin coated
• Other Brand Names: Aloxi

Aloxi (palonosetron) blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Aloxi is used in adults to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, or by receiving medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy).

Aloxi is used in children as young as 1 month old only to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medicine.

• Generic Name: dalfopristin / quinupristin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Synercid

Quinupristin and dalfopristin injection is used to treat infections of the skin and the blood. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. It is given by injection and is used mainly for serious infection for which other medicine may not work.

Quinupristin and dalfopristin belong to the family of medicine called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Quinupristin and dalfopristin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Quinupristin and dalfopristin is available only with your doctor's prescription.