What is procedure code J2469?
J2469 – Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg.
What is aprepitant used for?
Aprepitant comes as a capsule and as an oral suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. To prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, aprepitant is usually taken once daily, with or without food, during the first few days of your cancer chemotherapy treatment.
How long is aloxi effective?
Palonosetron is a long acting medication that has a duration of action of 3 to 5 days. In most instances, only one dose needs to be given to prevent nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy.
What is the J code for Emend?
J1453
HCPCS code: J1453 –Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg; 1 billable unit = 1 mg NDC: Emend 150 mg powder for injection, single-dose vial: 00006-3061-xx *
Is aprepitant the same as Zofran?
Emend (aprepitant) is used with other medicines to stop nausea and vomiting that can happen after chemotherapy and surgery. Helps prevent nausea and vomiting. Zofran (ondansetron) works well to prevent nausea and vomiting.
How long does aprepitant take to work?
The first dose of aprepitant is usually given 30 to 60 minutes before treatment with chemotherapy.
Is palonosetron a steroid?
Fosnetupitant and palonosetron is a combination medicine used to help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. This medicine is given together with a steroid called dexamethasone.
Can Aloxi be given daily?
DOSING AND ADMINISTRATION Doses should not be given more than once weekly due to a lack of studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of repeat multiple dosing of palonosetron. A recommended intravenous dose for pediatric patients has not been established.
What type of medication is Aloxi?
Aloxi (palonosetron hydrochloride) is an antiemetic and anti-nausea agent used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy or radiation).