Helsinn Group Launches Akynzeo Injection in US Market
Overview
Helsinn Group, a global pharmaceutical company with a track record of over forty-five years of commercial execution and a strong focus in supportive care, oncology and dermato-oncology, announced that Akynzeo (fosnetupitant/palonosetron) injection is now available in the US in a ready-to-use vial.
About Akynzeo Injection
Akynzeo injection (ready-to-use) is a new method of administration and contains the same formulation as the prior Akynzeo injection (to-be-diluted).
Features
The features of the new ready-to-use presentation of Akynzeo injection include:
No reconstitution or dilution required;
Infuse directly from the vial using a built-in hanging strap;
No refrigeration required at any point during distribution, storage, or preparation;
Accessible via automated dispensing machine, allowing the product to be stored and available near the location of patient care.
Indication
Akynzeo injection is indicated in combination with dexamethasone in adults for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.
It has not been studied for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with anthracycline plus cyclophosphamide chemotherapy.
Akynzeo injection does not contain polysorbate 80 or allergenic excipients such as soy or egg lecithin.
It can be administered simultaneously with intravenous dexamethasone sodium phosphate.
Words from CEO: Helsinn Group
Dr. Melanie Rolli, Helsinn Group CEO, commented: “As a pioneer in cancer supportive care, Helsinn continues to be unwavering in our pursuit to help patients and clinicians in cancer care. We are very pleased to launch the new Akynzeo ready-to-use vial, building on our legacy of innovation.”
To order New Vials
Clinicians wishing to order the new vial should contact their GPO or distributor.
The National Drug Code (NDC) number for Akynzeo injection vial with hanger (Ready-to-Use) is 69639-106-01 and the J Code is J1454 (injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg); billing unit (single dose vial [SDV]).
About Akynzeo
Akynzeo is the first and only 5-HT3 and NK1 receptor antagonists fixed combination approved for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced acute and delayed nausea and vomiting.
A single dose of Akynzeo given with dexamethasone has been shown to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting for up to 5 days.
Akynzeo Indication
Akynzeo (fosnetupitant/palonosetron) injection is indicated in combination with dexamethasone in adults for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.
Limitations of Use:
Akynzeo injection has not been studied for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with anthracycline plus cyclophosphamide chemotherapy.
Constituents of Akynzeo
Akynzeo is a combination of palonosetron, a serotonin-3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist, and fosnetupitant, a substance P/neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist: palonosetron prevents nausea and vomiting during the acute phase and fosnetupitant prevents nausea and vomiting during both the acute and delayed phase after cancer chemotherapy.
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