Granisetron injection
What is this medicine?
GRANISETRON (gra NI se tron) is an antiemetic. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or by surgery.
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for injection or infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
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allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
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breathing problems
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confusion
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dizziness
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fast, irregular heartbeat
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feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
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fever and chills
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irritation at site where injected
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loss of balance or coordination
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seizures
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sweating
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tightness in the chest
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tremors
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unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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constipation or diarrhea
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headache
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
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certain medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
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cisapride
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dofetilide
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dronedarone
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pimozide
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thioridazine
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ziprasidone
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
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certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
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fentanyl
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linezolid
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MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
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methylene blue (injected into a vein)
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other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
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phenobarbital
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tramadol
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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liver disease
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an unusual or allergic reaction to granisetron, ondansetron, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.