Product introduction
Granicip Injection is an antiemetic medicine used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgical procedures. Granicip Injection works by blocking certain chemical in the brain that triggers vomiting signals, especially during chemotherapy.
Granicip Injection will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should be taken as advised by the doctor. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of injections.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain or reaction, headache, constipation, diarrhea, and weakness. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine, but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Als,o tell your doctor about other drugs you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your doctor.
Uses of Granicip Injection
- Treatment of Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Benefits of Granicip Injection
In Treatment of Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Granicip Injection blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments.
Side effects of Granicip Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Granicip
- Injection site pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Weakness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use Granicip Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Granicip Injection works
Granicip Injection is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Granicip Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Granicip Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Granicip Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Granicip Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Granicip Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Granicip Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
What if you forget to take Granicip Injection?
If you miss a dose of Granicip Injection, please consult your doctor.
| Weight | 26 g |
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