Helsinn drug added to NCCN emesis regimen
Swiss pharmaceutical group Helsinn's palonosetron has been recommended as the preferred 5-HT3 antagonist for the prevention of emesis in highly emetic-risk chemotherapy by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, based on a study published in The Lancet Oncology.
The NCCN, a not-for-profit alliance of 21 of the world's leading cancer centers, reached consensus to include palonosetron in the combined regimen recommended for emesis prevention in patients undergoing highly-emetogenic chemotherapy. The new regimen comprises: palonosetron plus USA-based Merck & Co's Emend (aprepitant) and dexamethasone.
"The NCCN recommendation is an important recognition of palonosetron's therapeutic value and a new milestone achievement for the product," said Andrea Meoli, Helsinn's chief commercial officer.
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