Description

GRANISETRON belongs to the class of ‘anti-emetic’ drugs, primarily used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by medical treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer, etc. Nausea is defined as stomach discomfort and the sensation of an urge to vomit. Vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of contents of the stomach through the mouth.

GRANISETRON contains an anti-emetic (eases vomiting symptoms) medicine, ‘Granisetron’ that belongs to the class of serotonin receptor antagonists or serotonin blockers. It works by blocking the activity of serotonin (chemical messenger) in the brain that triggers nausea and vomiting during cancer treatment (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) or after surgery.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your medical condition. Common side effects of GRANISETRON include diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain, weakness, headache, fever, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping , and anxiety. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

If you use other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before using GRANISETRON. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart diseases, stomach/intestinal problems, allergic reactions , and low levels of potassium and magnesium in the blood before starting GRANISETRON. GRANISETRON may make you dizzy or drowsy, hence avoid driving if you are not mentally alert. Consult your doctor before taking GRANISETRON if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol along with GRANISETRON as it could lead to increased drowsiness. 

Uses of GRANISETRON

Nausea and vomiting.

Medicinal Benefits

GRANISETRON contains an anti-emetic drug, ‘Granisetron’ that treats nausea and vomiting caused due to cancer treatment (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) or after surgery, etc. Granisetron belongs to the class of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists (also called serotonin receptor antagonists or serotonin blockers). When the cells lining the gastrointestinal tract are damaged by chemotherapy or radiation therapy, they release a natural substance called serotonin (5HT3, 5-hydroxytryptamine). This serotonin binds to serotonin receptors on nerves that induces nausea and vomiting. GRANISETRON works by blocking the activity of serotonin in the brain and preventing post-operative nausea and vomiting.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew, crush or break it. Syrup/Liquid: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of GRANISETRON

• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Weakness
• Headache
• Fever
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Trouble sleeping
• Anxiety