brand name : Cadigran

Generic name : Granisetron

Basic Info

Use of Drug

Prescribed for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy drugs.

Category Of Drug

Antiemetics

Side Effects

Most common- Headache ,Constipation, weakness, diarrhea, abdominal pain and indigestion. 

Gastrointestinal- Nausea and vomiting. 

Liver- Elevated level of liver enzymes. 

Heart- High/low blood pressure, chest pain and fainting. 

Central nervous system- Dizziness, sleeplessness, anxiety and drowsiness. 

Other- Fever, decreased appetite, anemia, hair loss and decreased platelet count.

Drug Dose Information

Adult: PO Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy :
1-2 mg w/in 1 hr before start of chemotherapy, then 2 mg/day. 

Nausea and vomiting associated w/ radiotherapy:

 2 mg/day, w/in 1 hr of irradiation. IV Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy 3 mg before the start of chemotherapy. May repeat up to twice w/in 24 hr. Doses should be at least 10 mins apart. Max: 9 mg/day.

Post-op nausea and vomiting:

 1 mg, to be completed before induction of anaesthesia. May be given up to twice daily for treatment.

Precautions

Patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease

Pregnant

Breastfeeding

Brand Information

Brand Name	Cadigran
Contains	GRANISETRON
Manufacturer Name	Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited

Brand Specifications
	Unit	Quantity	Price	Type
1	1 mg	8	164.0000	Tablet
2	1 mg / 1 ml	1	30.0000	Injection
3	1 mg / 1 ml	1	70.0000	Injection

How To Take

It is available as a tablet and liquid taken orally with or without food.

Storage

Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30°C) and in airtight container. Protect from light.

Interactions

Phenobarbital may induce metabolism of granisetron

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