Granisetron

When should one not use Granisetron

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Weakness
• Lack of sleep
• Increased liver enzymes

Other General Warnings

• You may experience symptoms like vomiting, stomachache, constipation, difficulty in passing stools due to blockage in your intestine, as this medicine may reduce your bowel movement. Caution is exercised in patients with heart problems like irregular heartbeats.
• You are taking medicines like dolasetron, ondansetron along with granisetron, as there are chances of cross-sensitivity.
• You may experience symptoms like high body temperature, sweating, shivering, fits and confusion and other mental changes (serotonin syndrome), in such a situation, appropriate observation is required.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Simultaneous use of Granisetron along with medicines used to treat an irregular heartbeat, other medicines like dolasetron or ondansetron, can affect the heart activity.
• Concomitant use of Granisetron and medicines used to treat anxiety and to treat depression like fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine, duloxetine, etc can cause symptoms like high body temperature, agitation, increased reflexes, tremor, sweating, dilated pupils, etc. (serotonin syndrome).

Interactions with food items

Overdose

• There are no symptoms of an overdose, but sometimes you may feel a mild headache.
• If you think you have taken too much of Granisetron and experience any unusual symptoms, then contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of Granisetron, then take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.