GRANILET Syrup 30ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Granisetron 1 mg
Manufacturer
Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT GRANILET SYRUPGRANILET SYRUP contains a medicine Granisetron which belongs to a group of medicines called Anti-emetics. It is used to manage or manage nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) caused by other medical managements such as chemotherapy or radiation management for cancer and after surgery. Before taking GRANILET SYRUP inform your doctor if you have heart diseases, blockage in your stomach or intestines, electrolyte abnormalities, galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. GRANILET SYRUP is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult with your doctor before taking. GRANILET SYRUP should not be used in children below 2 years of age. GRANILET SYRUP can be used in elderly people (65 years and older).
Uses
OF GRANILET SYRUPPrevents or manages: Nausea and vomiting caused chemotherapy or radiotherapy
How It Works
GRANILET SYRUP acts by inhibiting a receptor called 5-HT3 receptors present which present both in 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 Use
Always take GRANILET SYRUP as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your conditions.
Side Effects
these worsen or doesn’t improve. USES OF GRANILET SYRUPPrevents or manages: Nausea and vomiting caused chemotherapy or radiotherapy HOW GRANILET SYRUP WORKSGRANILET SYRUP acts by inhibiting a receptor called 5-HT3 receptors present which present both in 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 USEAlways take GRANILET SYRUP as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your conditions. SIDE EFFECTS OF GRANILET SYRUPCOMMON headache constipation problems sleeping (insomnia) changes in liver function tests (pain in abdomen, nausea, vomiting, jaundice) diarrhoea RAREStop taking GRANILET SYRUP 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 diarrheoa, nausea, vomiting, high temperature and blood pressure, excessive sweating and rapid heartbeat, agitation, confusion, hallucination, shivering, muscles shakes, jerks or stiffness, loss of coordination and restlessness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYGRANILET SYRUP is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGGRANILET SYRUP is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESGRANILET SYRUP should not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. ALLERGYDo not take GRANILET SYRUP if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Granisetron or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEGRANILET SYRUP should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice before taking GRANILET SYRUP. OTHERSBefore taking GRANILET SYRUP, inform your doctor if you have: blockage in the intestine (stomach-ache, wind, feeling or being sick or difficulty passing stools) electrolyte abnormalities (potassium, sodium or calcium) serotonin syndrome been or are being managed for cancer with a medicine that might cause damage your heart lactose intolerance Use in Pediatrics: GRANILET SYRUP is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age. Consult with your child’s doctor before giving this to your child. Use in Geriatrics: GRANILET SYRUP can be used in elderly people (65 years and older). However, consult with your doctor before taking.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking GRANILET SYRUP, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: other 5-HT3 receptor antagonist such as dolasetron or ondansetron (used to manage nausea and vomiting) diltiazem, amlodipine (medicines used to manage an irregular heartbeat) phenobarbital (used to manage epilepsy) ketoconazole (used to manage fungal infections) paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, citalopram, venlafaxine, duloxetine, escitalopram (used to manage depression and/or anxiety) buprenorphine, tramadol (used to manage acute and chronic pain) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of GRANILET SYRUP, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose includes mild headaches. SYNOPSIS Drug : Granisetron Pharmacological Category : 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist Therapeutic Indication : Nausea and vomiting caused chemotherapy or radiotherapy Dosage Forms : Tablet, Syrup, Suspension, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep GRANILET SYRUP out of reach from children Store GRANILET SYRUP at room temperature below 30°C
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Last Updated
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