Treats nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatments (chemotherapy or radiation)
Brand Names:
Kytril
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to granisetron
Uses:
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and tell you how often it should be given.
Your medicine will be given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, or hand and sometimes in your chest. This is called intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us), or IV.
Your treatment will be given by a nurse or other caregiver trained to give IV medicine. Sometimes you, someone in your family, or a friend can be taught to give your medicine.
The IV liquid should be clear. If you see any specks in the IV liquid or if it changes color, You should not use the medicine. Get a new dose of the medicine.
If a dose is missed:
If you have your treatments at home, use the medicine as soon as you remember.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, skip the missed dose. Use the medicine at your usual time.
Do not give two doses at the same time.
If you get your treatments at a clinic, call the clinic. You may need to make a new appointment.
Storage:
If you receive your treatments at a clinic, the staff at the clinic will have your medicine there.
If you have your treatments at home, you may need to store your medicine. Keep the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light. Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
If you have your treatments at home, you should be given a special container for the used needles, medicine bags, and tubes. Keep it where children and pets cannot reach it.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before you are given this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
