Granisetron Baxter
Granisetron is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatments (like chemotherapy and radiation therapy) or surgeries.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Granisetron
Manufacturer
Baxter Holding B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your dose based on age, weight, and the condition being treated, typically 1-3 mg for adults.
Method
The medicine is given as an injection directly into a vein.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is 9 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- •Changes in liver function (seen in blood tests)
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions (such as rash, hives, swelling of the face or throat, and difficulty breathing)
- •Changes in heart rhythm or ECG (heart's electrical activity)
- •Unusual, uncontrolled movements (such as shaking, stiffness, and muscle spasms)
- •Serotonin syndrome (symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, high blood pressure, sweating, fast heart rate, agitation, confusion, hallucinations, shivering, muscle tremors, twitching, stiffness, loss of coordination, and restlessness)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Granisetron if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have bowel problems or a blockage in your gut.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, a slow heartbeat, high blood pressure, or problems with your blood salt levels (like potassium, sodium, calcium).
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other similar anti-sickness medicines (like dolasetron or ondansetron).
- Tell your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, such as SSRI or SNRI medicines, as this can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. May prolong the QT interval especially if combined with other preparations prolonging QT. (updated 20.5.2024)