Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Medindia

Side effect(s) of Granisetron


Review the side-effects of Granisetron as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  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.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Granisetron

Granisetron(Kytril) generic is an antiemetic, prescribed for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy drugs. It blocks a chemical named as serotonin that can cause vomiting.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Granisetron


International :


Kytril
Advertisement

Home

Consult

e-Book

Articles

News

Calculators

Drugs

Directories

Education

Consumer

Professional