Kytril(Oral)
Granisetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.
Granisetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy or radiation).
Granisetron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
用途
What isKytril(Oral)用于?
- Nausea/Vomiting -- Chemotherapy Induced
- Nausea/Vomiting -- Radiation Induced
警告
What is the most important information I should know aboutKytril(Oral)?
You should not take granisetron if you are allergic to it.
To make sure granisetron is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- heart disease;
- a heart rhythm disorder;
- 长QT综合征的个人或家族史;
- an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood); or
- if you have recently had stomach or intestinal surgery.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
尚不清楚Granisetron是否进入母乳或可能会伤害养育婴儿。告诉医生您是否正在母乳喂养婴儿。
Granisetron is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Side Effects
什么是副作用Kytril(Oral)?
如果有紧急医疗帮助signs of an allergic reaction:hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats;
- increased blood pressure--severe headache, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, shortness of breath; or
- high levels of serotonin in the body--agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting.
Common side effects may include:
- headache, weakness;
- diarrhea, constipation;
- stomach pain, indigestion, loss of appetite;
- sleep problems (insomnia); or
- fever, flu symptoms.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
怀孕和母乳喂养
Can I takeKytril(Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
尚不清楚Granisetron是否进入母乳或可能会伤害养育婴儿。告诉医生您是否正在母乳喂养婴儿。
互动
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingKytril(Oral)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeKytril(Oral)?
UseKytril(Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Granisetron is usually taken only on the day of treatment with chemotherapy or radiation.
Your doctor may want you to take only one dose, up to 1 hour before chemotherapy or radiation.
For patients undergoing chemotherapy, a second dose of granisetron is sometimes given 12 hours after the first dose.Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
不要与他人分享这种药.
如果您在不接受化学疗法或放射治疗的时候继续服用Granisetron,则不太可能有用。
在室温下存放远离水分,热量和光线。
Tell your doctor if you forget to take your dose within 1 hour before chemotherapy or radiation.不要take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onKytril(Oral)?
Images
93, 7485
Color: white
Shape: oblong
烙印:93,7485
T, G1
Color: white
Shape: round
烙印: T, G1
1GN
Color: white
Shape: triangular
烙印: 1GN