Granisetron hydrochloride injection is a serotonin-3 (5-HT 3 ) receptor antagonist indicated for: The prevention of nausea and/or vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer therapy, including high-dose cisplatin., The prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Granisetron. Full label: DailyMed.
Granisetron hydrochloride injection is a serotonin-3 (5-HT 3 ) receptor antagonist indicated for: The prevention of nausea and/or vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer therapy, including high-dose cisplatin., The prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults. In patients where nausea and/or vomiting must be avoided during the postoperative period, granisetron hydrochloride injection is recommended even where the incidence of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting is low.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Granisetron. Full label: DailyMed.
Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: Recommended dosage is 10 mcg/kg intravenously within 30 minutes before initiation of chemotherapy, Pediatric patients (2 to 16 years): Recommended dosage is 10 mcg/kg Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: Recommended dosage is 1 mg, undiluted, administered intravenously over 30 seconds, before anesthetic induction or immediately before reversal of anesthesia.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Granisetron hydrochloride injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (eg. anaphylaxis, shortness of breath, hypotension, urticaria) to the drug or to any of its components., Hypersensitivity to granisetron or to any of its components.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Granisetron hydrochloride does not stimulate gastric or intestinal peristalsis and should not be used instead of nasogastric suction., QT prolongation has been reported with granisetron hydrochloride. Use with caution in patients with pre-existing arrhythmias or cardiac conduction disorders., Hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylaxis, shortness of breath, hypotension, and urticaria, may occur in patients with known hypersensitivity to other selective 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists., Serotonin syndrome has been reported with granisetron products, alone but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
QT prolongation has been reported with granisetron hydrochloride. Most common adverse reactions: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (≥3%): Headache, and constipation, Postoperative nausea and vomiting (≥2%): Pain, headache, fever, abdominal pain and hepatic enzymes increased To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
80 products from 48 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biogram 3mg Injection | Granisetron (3mg) | Biochem Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited. | |
| G ron 1 1mg Tablet | Granisetron (1mg) | Maruti Pharma Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Grandem 10ml Syrup | Granisetron (10ml) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Grandem 1mg Injection | Granisetron (1mg) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Grandem 1mg Tablet | Granisetron (1mg) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Grandem MD 1mg Tablet | Granisetron (1mg) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Graniset 1 1mg Tablet | Granisetron (1mg) | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | |
| Graniset 3 3mg Injection | Granisetron (3mg) | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | |
| zenitron 1 ml Injection | Granisetron (1 ml) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Acgran Injection | Granisetron (3mg) | Accilex Nutricorp | ampoule of 1 ml Injection |
| Adgram 3mg Injection | Granisetron (1mg/ml) | Adley Formulations | vial of 3 ml Injection |
| Anset G 1mg Injection | Granisetron (1mg) | Bennet Mypher Pharmaceuticals LLP | ampoule of 1 ml Injection |
| Anset G 1mg Syrup | Granisetron (1mg) | Bennet Mypher Pharmaceuticals LLP | bottle of 10 ml Syrup |
| Anset G 1mg Tablet MD | Granisetron (1mg) | Bennet Mypher Pharmaceuticals LLP | strip of 10 tablet md |
| Anset G 3mg Injection | Granisetron (3mg) | Bennet Mypher Pharmaceuticals LLP | vial of 3 ml Injection |
| Avogran 1mg Tablet DT | Granisetron (1mg) | Cipla Ltd | strip of 4 tablet dt |
| Biogran 1mg Tablet | Granisetron (1mg) | Biomax Biotechnics Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Cadigran 1mg Injection | Granisetron (1mg) | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Cadigran 1mg Tablet | Granisetron (1mg) | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd | strip of 8 tablets |
| Emegran 3 1mg Injection | Granisetron (1mg) | Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries | vial of 3 ml Injection |
| Emegran Injection | Granisetron (1mg) | H & Care Incorp | ampoule of 3 ml Injection |
| Emergan 1mg Injection | Granisetron (1mg) | H & Care Incorp | vial of 3 ml Injection |
| Gamimeg 3mg Injection | Granisetron (3mg) | Ridhima Biocare | vial of 3 ml Injection |
| Gemirob 1mg Injection | Granisetron (1mg) | Surewin Healthcare | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Gesto 1mg Tablet | Granisetron (1mg) | Morecare Pharmatec Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Granday Syrup | Granisetron (1mg/5ml) | Best Biotech | bottle of 10 ml Syrup |
| Grandem 1 Tablet | Granisetron (1mg) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Grandem Injection | Granisetron (1mg) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Grandem MD Tablet | Granisetron (1mg) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablet md |
| Grandem Syrup | Granisetron (1mg/5ml) | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 10 ml Syrup |
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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); Protect from light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
Granisetron is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Nausea and vomiting, Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, Post-operative nausea and vomiting.
For Nausea and vomiting: Dexamethasone, Haloperidol.
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