Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Kytril
Descriptions
Granisetron injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may occur after treatment with cancer medicines (chemotherapy or radiation), including high-dose cisplatin. This medicine is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that may happen after surgery.
Granisetron is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It works in the stomach to block the signals to the brain that cause nausea and vomiting.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 01, 2019
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