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Table 5 Possibly or probably drug-related adverse events

From: Effects of combined netupitant and palonosetron (NEPA), a cancer supportive care antiemetic, on the ECG of healthy subjects: an ICH E14 thorough QT trial

Adverse event

Placebo

NEPA200/0.5

NEPA600/1.5

Moxifloxacin

Number of subjects (%)

(N = 50)

(N = 49)

(N = 49)

(N = 49)

Cardiac disorders

    

 Palpitations

0

0

1 (2.0)

0

Gastrointestinal disorders

    

 Abdominal pain upper

0

2 (4.1)

0

0

 Constipation

0

3 (6.1)

2 (4.1)

0

 Dry mouth

1 (2.0)

0

0

0

 Dyspepsia

1 (2.0)

0

0

0

 Flatulence

1 (2.0)

0

0

0

 Nausea

0

0

0

1 (2.0)

General disorders and administration-site conditions

    

 Fatigue

0

1 (2.0)

0

1 (2.0)

 Thirst

0

0

0

1 (2.0)

Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

    

 Muscle twitching

1 (2.0)

0

0

0

 Pain in extremity

0

0

1 (2.0)

0

 Sensation of heaviness

1 (2.0)

0

0

0

Nervous system disorders

    

 Dizziness

1 (2.0)

0

1 (2.0)

3 (6.1)

 Headache

5 (10.0)

2 (4.1)

5 (10.2)

2 (4.1)

 Somnolence

0

0

1 (2.0)

0

Psychiatric disorders

    

 Anxiety

0

0

1 (2.0)

0

 Euphoric mood

0

0

1 (2.0)

0

Total

9 (18.0)

8 (16.3)

10 (20.4)

8 (16.3)

  1. NEPA200/0.5: 200 mg netupitant (50 mg + 150 mg) + 0.50 mg palonosetron (1 × 0.50 mg).
  2. NEPA600/1.5: 600 mg netupitant (4 × 150 mg) + 1.50 mg palonosetron (3 × 0.50 mg).
  3. Percentages are based on N.