Aloxi and Myositis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myositis is reported as a side effect among people who take Aloxi (palonosetron hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Decadron, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myositis when taking Aloxi. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,990 people who have side effects when taking Aloxi from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aloxi?

Aloxi has active ingredients of palonosetron hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 9,072 Aloxi users. Check the latest studies of Aloxi.

What is Myositis?

Myositis (inflammation of the muscles) is found to be associated with 827 drugs and 1,138 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myositis.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Sep, 01, 2026

8,990 people reported to have side effects when taking Aloxi.
Among them, 15 people (0.17%) have Myositis.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Aloxi when they have Myositis? *

What is the gender of people who have Myositis when taking Aloxi? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Myositis when taking Aloxi? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aloxi? *

What are other side effects people have besides Myositis? *

Fever: 5 people, 33.33%
Bone Pain: 5 people, 33.33%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 26.67%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 4 people, 26.67%
Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 4 people, 26.67%
Fall: 3 people, 20.00%
Dizziness: 3 people, 20.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 20.00%
Enlarged Heart: 3 people, 20.00%
Exposed Bone In Jaw: 3 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Constipation: 3 people, 20.00%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 3 people, 20.00%
Pain: 2 people, 13.33%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 13.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 13.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 6.67%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 6.67%
Bone Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
Breast Cancer Female: 1 person, 6.67%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Myositis:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Myositis:

Myositis (1,138 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .
Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on palonosetron hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Aloxi) and Aloxi (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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