GRANISETRON

Overview

GRANISETRON is a Schedule H drug.
Granisetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.
Granisetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy or radiation).

Usage

GRANISETRON can address symptoms like: Nausea, Vomit

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution needed in patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease, pregnant and breastfeeding women. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Patient may develop with increased risk of heart disease, if it so consult with your doctor.

Common Side-Effects

GRANISETRON : Constipation, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Head Headache, Fever, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Difficulty Sleeping, Anxiety

Serious Side-Effects

GRANISETRON : Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting

Rare Side-Effects

GRANISETRON : Serotonin Syndrome, Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Hallucinations, Loss Of Coordination, Nausea, Vomit, Agitation, Restless Or Irritability, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Technical Classification

GRANISETRON is categorized as: 5HT3 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS / ANTIEMETIC/ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with GRANISETRON as Ingredient

AVOGRAN 1MG TAB DTGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
CADIGRAN 1MG INJGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
CADIGRAN 1MG TABGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
EMEGRAN 3 1MG INJGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANDE 1 MG TABGRANISETRON 1 MG
GRANDEM 1MG SYPGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANDEM 1MG TAB MDGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANDEM 1MG TABGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANDEM 1MG/ML INJGRANISETRON 1.0 MG/ML
GRANDEM SYRGRANISETRON 1 MG
GRANEXA 1MG DPSGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANEXA 1MG TABGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANICIP 1 DT TABGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANICIP 1MG TABGRANISETRON 1 MG
GRANIFORCE 1MG INJGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANIFORCE 1MG SYPGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANIFORCE 1MG TABGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANIFORCE MD 1MG TABGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANIREX 1MG TABGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANIREX 2MG TABGRANISETRON 2.0 MG
GRANIREX INJGRANISETRON
GRANIREX SYPGRANISETRON
GRANISET 1MG INJGRANISETRON 1.0 MG
GRANISET INJGRANISETRON 1 MG
GRANISET TAB 1MGGRANISETRON 1 MG
GRANITERO 3MG INJGRANISETRON 3.0 MG
TAPIT 3MG INJGRANISETRON 3.0 MG
TAPIT INJGRANISETRON 3 MG