Granitero 1mg Tablet

Granitero 1mg Tablet contains Granisetron, is an antiemetic medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery.

Brand Name: Granitero

Composition: Granisetron

Mechanism of Action:

Granisetron relieves nausea and vomiting by inhibiting serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the brain and gastrointestinal system.

Uses:

·       Preventing and managing nausea and vomiting caused on by chemotherapy

·       Preventing nausea and vomiting following surgery

·       Used occasionally to treat nausea caused on by radiation therapy.

Dosage and Administration:

As directed by your physician, take this medication for the prescribed amount of time. Eat it all at once. Avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it. It is preferable to take Granitero 1mg Tablet at a set time, however it can be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

·       Headache

·       Insomnia

·       Constipation

·       Dizziness

·       Fatigue

·       Injection site reactions

·       Weakness

Safety Advise:

Lungs  

The safety of Granitero Tablet for individuals with lung issues is uncertain. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

The safety of Granitero Tablet for individuals with liver issues is uncertain. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Kidney  

The safety of Granitero Tablet for individuals with Kidney issues is uncertain. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

Granitero Tablet should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed, Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Breast Feeding  

Using Granitero Tablet while nursing is most likely dangerous. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Storage:

Store Granitero Tablet that protects it from light and below 30°C. Avoid freezing and keep out of children's reach.

How to use this Medication?

Granisetron extended-release injection is a liquid that is administered subcutaneously (under the skin), while Granisetron immediate-release injection is a solution (liquid) that is administered intravenously (into a vein). Granisetron immediate-release and extended-release injections are typically administered by a medical professional in a hospital or clinic within 30 minutes prior to the start of chemotherapy in order to avoid nausea and vomiting brought on by the treatment. Granisetron immediate-release is typically administered during surgery in order to avoid postoperative nausea and vomiting. Granisetron is administered as soon as post-operative nausea and vomiting start in order to manage these symptoms.

Request a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient from your physician or pharmacist.

References:

1.   Aapro M. Granisetron: an update on its clinical use in the management of nausea and vomiting. The oncologist. 2004 Nov 1;9(6):673-86.

2.   Plosker GL, Goa KL. Granisetron: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic use as an antiemetic. Drugs. 1991 Nov;42:805-24.

3.   Blower PR. Granisetron: relating pharmacology to clinical efficacy. Supportive care in cancer. 2003 Feb;11:93-100.

4.   Hsu ES. A review of granisetron, 5-hydroxytryptamine3 receptor antagonists, and other antiemetics. American journal of therapeutics. 2010 Sep 1;17(5):476-86.

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Marketer details:

Name: Hetero Drugs Ltd

Address: 7-2-A2, Hetero Corporate, Industrial Estates, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 018. Telangana, INDIA

Country of origin: India