Eisai Wins U.S. FDA Post-Operative Indication For Antiemetic Aloxi

U.S. FDA has approved a new indication for Japan-based Eisai's Aloxi (palonosetron hydrochloride) for post-operative nausea and vomiting in the first 24 hours after surgery. The drug maker announced approval of the expanded indication March 3 for the drug it obtained through the acquisition of MGI Pharma earlier this year (PharmAsia News, Jan. 24, 2008).