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Naurif 1

Rx
Generic:
Granisetron
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Strip (10 Tablet)
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৳ 28.19/unit

Pack: ৳ 281.90

At a glance

Granisetron is an antiemetic medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery.

Indications
  • Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting - initial and repeat courses
  • Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting - total body irradiation and fractionated abdominal radiation
  • Postoperative nausea and vomiting - prevention and treatment
Dosage

Injection (Chemotherapy):

  • Adults: 10 mcg/kg IV (30 minutes before chemotherapy)
  • Children (2-16 years): 10 mcg/kg IV

Injection (Postoperative):

  • Prevention: 1 mg IV (before anesthesia induction)
  • Treatment: 1 mg IV (over 30 seconds)

Tablet (Chemotherapy):

  • 2 mg once daily or 1 mg twice daily

Tablet (Radiation):

  • 2 mg once daily (1 hour before radiation)

Elderly, Renal/Hepatic: No dosage adjustment required

* Use as directed by the registered physician

Side effects

Common Side Effects:

  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Weakness
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dyspepsia
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
Precautions & warnings

Precautions:

  • Caution in patients with cardiac comorbidities, cardiotoxic chemotherapy and electrolyte abnormalities
  • May mask progressive ileus and gastric distention
  • Caution in pregnancy and lactation
  • Be cautious while driving (may cause drowsiness)
Granisetron — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.