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Drug

Palonosetron

Approved · EMA
Late-stage development
Also known as Akynzeo, Aloxi, Posfrea, 2-(1-Azabicyclo(2.2.2)oct-3-yl)-2,3,3a,4,5,6-hexahydro-1H-benz(de)isoquinolin-1-one+2 more

Akynzeo, Aloxi, Posfrea, 2-(1-Azabicyclo(2.2.2)oct-3-yl)-2,3,3a,4,5,6-hexahydro-1H-benz(de)isoquinolin-1-one, Palonosetron Hydrochloride, Palonosetronum.

4
Active clinical trials
1
Regulatory events
Latest activity
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Recent clinical, regulatory, research and industry developments relating to this drug.

Drug Disposition and Nephrotoxicity

Clinical trial2025-08-11Results expected Q3 2027 · ClinicalTrials.gov

Fixed-Dose Netupitant and Palonosetron for Chronic Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients

Clinical trial2023-10-17Results posted · ClinicalTrials.gov

Profile

Identifiers & mechanism

Canonical identifiers, marketed brand names and mechanism, resolved across RxNorm, ChEMBL and ATC.

Canonical name
Palonosetron
Aliases & brands
AkynzeoAloxiPosfrea2-(1-Azabicyclo(2.2.2)oct-3-yl)-2,3,3a,4,5,6-hexahydro-1H-benz(de)isoquinolin-1-onePalonosetron HydrochloridePalonosetronum
RxNorm CUI
70561
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1189679
UNII
5D06587D6R
Regulatory jurisdictions
ema

Regulatory timeline

1 event

The complete regulatory record, grouped by authority — approvals, safety advisories and label changes. Each authority shows its most recent events; expand one to read its full history.

Earliest approval
2016-05-26
Latest approval
2016-05-26
Authorities
EMA
Total events
1
emaEuropean Medicines Agency· 1 event
2016-05-26Approval
Approval: Palonosetron Accord (EMA)
Indication: Palonosetron Accord is indicated in adults for: the prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, the prevention of nausea andShow full indication

Palonosetron Accord is indicated in adults for: the prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. Palonosetron Accord is indicated in paediatric patients 1 month of age and older for: The prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy and prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.

Evidence ↗

Contains information from the European Medicines Agency (European Medicines Agency), © EMA, reused under CC BY 4.0.

Clinical trials

65 trials

The current development programme across all trial phases — status mix, phase distribution and the late-stage studies shaping the evidence base.

Development programme
CLINICALTRIALS.GOV · LIVE REGISTRY
65
registered trials across all phases
LATEST COMPLETION 2024
4
Active studies
3
Recruiting
45
Late-stage (III+)
49
Completed
12
Discontinued
PHASE DISTRIBUTIONn = 65
Phase 11Phase 1 / 22Phase 217Phase 2 / 32Phase 316Phase 415Phase N / A12

Late-stage studies

Phase III+ trials still open or recently active — where late-stage evidence is being generated.

Recent completions

Trials that read out recently, adding to the completed evidence base.

References & data sources
  • RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — drug identity
  • ChEMBL (EMBL-EBI) & UniProt — pharmacology and targets
  • ClinicalTrials.gov — clinical trials
  • Regulatory event sources are credited in the Regulatory Timeline above.