NDAINTRAVENOUSSOLUTION
Approved
Mar 2016
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
POSFREA (palonosetron) by Viatris is 5-ht 3 receptor antagonist with a strong binding affinity for this receptor and little or no affinity for other receptors. First approved in 2016.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
POSFREA (palonosetron) is an intravenous 5-HT3 receptor antagonist indicated for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). It works by blocking serotonin receptors on vagal nerve terminals and in the chemoreceptor trigger zone, interrupting the emetic cascade triggered by chemotherapy agents like cisplatin or surgical/anesthesia stress.
Peak
Product is at peak commercial maturity under Viatris with moderate competitive pressure (30), indicating stable market but requiring defensive positioning strategies.
Mechanism of Action
5-HT 3 receptor antagonist with a strong binding affinity for this receptor and little or no affinity for other receptors. Cancer chemotherapy may be associated with a high incidence of nausea and vomiting, particularly when certain agents, such as cisplatin, are used. 5-HT 3 receptors are located…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Study With IV NEPA (Fosnetupitant/Palonosetron) for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting in Paediatric Cancer Patients Undergoing Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy (HEC)
Started Jul 2025
95 enrolled
Nausea and Vomiting Chemotherapy-InducedNausea Post Chemotherapy
A Study to Assess the Safety and the Efficacy of IV Fosnetupitant/Palonosetron (260 mg/0.25 mg) Combination Compared to Oral Netupitant/Palonosetron (300 mg/0.5 mg) Combination for the Prevention of CINV in AC Chemotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer
Started Mar 2018
404 enrolled
Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
PK/PD Study of Netupitant and Palonosetron in Pediatric Patients for Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Started Aug 2017
67 enrolled
Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)
Netupitant and Palonosetron Hydrochloride in Preventing Chronic Nausea and Vomiting in Patients With Cancer
Started May 2017
53 enrolled
Malignant NeoplasmNauseaVomiting
Netupitant and Palonosetron Hydrochloride in Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Patients With Cancer Undergoing BEAM Conditioning Regimen Before Stem Cell Transplant
Started Apr 2017
43 enrolled
Malignant Neoplasm
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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