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Kytril ( gra-NI-se-tron) is used to prevent the nausea and vomiting that may occur after treatment with anticancer medicines (chemotherapy) or with radiation therapy. Kytril is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage forms: Oral Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Parenteral Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Your doctor has ordered granisetron to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. The drug will be added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or catheter placed in your vein for at least 5 minutes, about a half-hour before chemotherapy administration. Kytril is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Your health care provider (doctor, nurse, or pharmacist) may measure the effectiveness and side effects of your treatment using laboratory tests and physical examinations. It is important to keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. The length of treatment depends on how you respond to the medication. Brand names: - Granisetron - Kytril |