Granisetron

Introduction: Granisetron

Description of Granisetron

Granisetron: A drug that prevents or reduces nausea and vomiting. It belongs to the family of drugs called antiemetics.
Source: National Institute of Health

Granisetron: An indazole derivative with antiemetic properties. As a selective serotonin receptor antagonist, granisetron competitively blocks the action of serotonin at 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 (5-HT3) receptors, resulting in the suppression of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. (NCI04)
Source: Diseases Database

Granisetron: A serotonin receptor (5HT-3 selective) antagonist that has been used as an antiemetic for cancer chemotherapy patients.
Source: MeSH 2007

Granisetron: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Granisetron:

• Derivative
• Antiemetic
• Serotonin
• Serotonin syndrome
• Receptor
• Antagonist
• Action
• Suppression
• Chemotherapy

External links related to: Granisetron

• Kytril Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Granisetron - RxList Monographs
• Kytril Tablets 1mg and 2mg., SPC from the eMC
• Kytril Paediatric Liquid , SPC from the eMC
• Kytril Ampoules 1mg/1ml , SPC from the eMC
• Kytril Infusion 3mg/3ml , SPC from the eMC

Source: Diseases Database

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