Granisetron Fresenius Kabi
Granisetron Fresenius Kabi is a medicine used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatments (chemotherapy or radiotherapy) and surgery.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Granisetron hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi AB
How to Use
Dosage
The typical dose for adults is 1 to 3 mg. For children, the dose is determined by the doctor based on their weight.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein by a doctor or nurse.
Important
For nausea caused by cancer treatment, the maximum daily dose is 9 mg. For post-surgery nausea, the maximum daily dose is 3 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Sleep problems (insomnia)
- •Changes in how your liver works (shown in blood tests)
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Skin rashes, allergic skin reactions, or hives (red, itchy bumps)
- •Changes in heart rhythm or electrical activity (shown on an ECG)
- •Abnormal, uncontrolled movements like shaking, muscle stiffness, or muscle spasms
- •Serotonin syndrome (symptoms include diarrhea, fast heart rate, sweating, confusion, and muscle stiffness)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to granisetron or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have bowel problems with blockages.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, are taking medicines that can harm the heart, or have problems with your body's salt levels (like potassium or sodium).
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other similar medicines for nausea and vomiting (like dolasetron or ondansetron).
- There is a rare but possibly life-threatening risk of 'serotonin syndrome,' which can cause symptoms like diarrhea, fast heartbeat, confusion, and muscle stiffness.