Kytril (Granisetron) is a prescription medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting in people receiving cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause an increase in the level of serotonin in the body of the patient. The active ingredient in Kytril is Granisetron. Granisetron belongs to the class of medication called antiemetics, Selective 5-HT3 Antagonist. It works by blocking by preventing the body from releasing serotonin which is responsible for vomiting.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Kytril from Turkey manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals in the strength of 1 mg and 2 mg tablets and 3 mg/3 ml vial. The generic Granisetron comes from India also called Graniset manufactured by Sun Pharma in the strength of 1 mg tablets only.
CanadianPharmacyKing.com supplies only genuine Kytril from the UK and Turkey shipped using the UK and Turkish packaging. This Kytril is manufactured by Genetech Inc. (a member of Roche Group), the worldwide manufacturer of Kytril. This offer is neither endorsed nor authorized by Genetech Inc. (the United States and Canadian distributor of Kytril). CanadianPharmacyKing.com has no affiliation whatsoever with Genetech Inc.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking Kytril. The most common side effects of Kytril may include:
• Constipation;
• Drowsiness;
• Headache;
• Injection site pain;
• Somnolence
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, including:
• Hallucination;
• Loss of coordination;
• Severe dizziness;
• Signs of serotonin syndrome include fever, shivering, diarrhoea, changes in blood pressure;
• Unusual agitation or restlessness;
• Worsening of nausea and vomiting
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to granisetron, dolasetron, ondansetron, palonosetron or any of the ingredients in the granisetron tablet and the vials.
Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
• Have intestinal obstruction or inflammatory bowel disease;
• Have problems with your heartbeat;
• Have lung or breathing problems
Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Kytril comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Your doctor should give the injection. You should follow your prescription carefully and not use more than your prescribed dose. When taken to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, granisetron is usually taken 1 hour before starting chemotherapy. Depending on the strength, a second dose may be taken 12 hours after the first dose. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take granisetron exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or more often than your doctor prescribes. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between granisetron and other medications, including apomorphine, dronedarone, and thioridazine. Children should not use the Kytril tablet or its injection. Keep the medicine out of sight of children. Do not freeze.
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