Granisetron is used in the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting.

Granisetron is an antiemetic (anti-nausea medicine). It inhibits the action of serotonin, a chemical messenger that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

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• Take Granisetron 30 minutes before your food.
• If you vomit within 30 minutes after taking the Granisetron, take the same amount again. If vomiting continues, check with your doctor.
• If Granisetron is used for a short duration, for e.g. 6 -10 days, the risk of side-effects is minimal (well-tolerated).
• You can use oral disintegrating film/strip (medicated strip that dissolves when comes in contact with a wet surface) form of the Granisetron if you are nauseous to swallow a tablet or capsule.
• If you are using Granisetron in the form of oral disintegrating film/strip:
  
  • Make sure your hands are dry.
  • Immediately place the film/strip on the top of the tongue.
  • The film/strip will dissolve in seconds and you can swallow it with your saliva.
  • You do not need to drink water or other liquids to swallow the film/strip.

Ques. Q. What is Granisetron/Granisetron hcl used for?
Granisetron is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy

Ques. Q. How does Granisetron work?
Granisetron works by inhibiting a natural substance (serotonin) in the body that is responsible for causing nausea and vomiting.