Granicip Injection 3ml

receiving GRANICIP INJECTION are headache, constipation, problems sleeping (insomnia), and diarrhoea. Consult with your doctor if any of these worsen or doesn’t improve. USES OF GRANICIP INJECTIONPrevents or manages nausea and vomiting caused by, chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer surgery HOW GRANICIP INJECTION WORKSGRANICIP INJECTION acts by inhibiting a receptor called 5-HT3 receptor which is present both in the brain and gastrointestinal tract. This inhibition of 5-HT3 receptors in turn inhibits the stimulation of the vomiting centre, managing nausea and vomiting. DIRECTIONS FOR USEGRANICIP INJECTION will be given as an injection into the veins (intravenous) by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will give the right dose depending on your age, body weight and health condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF GRANICIP INJECTIONCOMMON headache constipation problems sleeping (insomnia) changes in liver function tests (pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, jaundice) diarrhoea RAREStop receiving GRANICIP INJECTION and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: changes in the heartbeat, chest pain, irregular heartbeat and changes seen on ECG readings (electrical recordings of the heart) swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips and mouth or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing rash or itching fainting serotonin syndrome symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, high temperature and blood pressure, excessive sweating and rapid heartbeat, agitation, confusion, hallucination, shivering, muscle shakes, jerks or stiffness, loss of coordination and restlessness