INDICATIONS
Kytril blocks what of chemicals in the body that could trigger nausea and vomiting.
INSTRUCTIONS
Take Kytril the same manner it turned out prescribed for you personally. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or go on it for more than recommended through your doctor. Follow the directions on your own prescription label.
Kytril is normally started up to a single hour before chemotherapy. Follow your medical professional's instructions.
Measure the liquid form of Kytril using a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not only a regular table spoon. If you do not possess a dose-measuring device, ask the pharmacist for starters.
If you missed a dose - inform your doctor in the event you forget to take your dose within an hour before chemotherapy. Do not take extra medicine to produce the missed dose.
DOSAGE
Emetogenic Chemotherapy
The recommended adult dosage of oral KYTRIL (granisetron hydrochloride) is 2 mg once daily or 1 mg twice a day. In the 2 mg once-daily regimen, two 1 mg tablets or 10 mL of KYTRIL (granisetron) Oral Solution (2 teaspoonfuls, comparable to 2 mg of granisetron) receive up to a single hour before chemotherapy. In the 1 mg twice-daily regimen, the very first 1 mg tablet or one teaspoonful (5 mL) of KYTRIL (granisetron) Oral Solution is left to a single hour before chemotherapy, as well as the second tablet or second teaspoonful (5 mL) of KYTRIL (granisetron) Oral Solution, 12 hours after the first. Either regimen is administered only right then and there(s) chemotherapy emerged. Continued treatment, while not on chemotherapy, has not been found to be useful.
Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients weren't established.
Radiation (Either Total Body Irradiation or Fractionated Abdominal Radiation)
The recommended adult dosage of oral KYTRIL (granisetron) is 2 mg once daily. Two 1 mg tablets or 10 mL of KYTRIL (granisetron) Oral Solution (2 teaspoonfuls, comparable to 2 mg of granisetron) are taken within one hour of radiation.
STORAGE
Store Kytril at room temperature away from moisture as well as heat.
Get emergency medical help should you have some of these indications of an allergic reaction to Kytril: hives; breathlessness; swelling of one's face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call a medical expert simultaneously should you possess a serious side effect such as:
Less serious Kytril side effects can include:
This is not just a complete list of negative effects and others may occur. Call your physician for health advice about negative effects.
You should not use Kytril should you are allergic to granisetron or similar medicines like dolasetron (Anzemet), ondansetron (Zofran), or palonosetron (Aloxi).
Before taking Kytril, educate doctor should you have liver disease, a heart rhythm disorder, an electrolyte imbalance (for example 'abnormal' amounts of potassium or magnesium with your blood), or a personal or ancestors and family history of Long QT syndrome.
If you've these other conditions, you will need a dose adjustment or special tests to securely take Kytril:
FDA pregnancy category B. Kytril isn't expected to be harmful to an developing fetus. Tell your medical professional in case you are pregnant or prefer to conceive during treatment. It just isn't known whether granisetron passes into breast milk or if it might harm a nursing baby. Do not use Kytril without telling your doctor in case you are breast-feeding an infant.
Kytril is often cranked up to at least one hour before chemotherapy. Tell your medical professional in the event you forget to look at the medication inside specified amount of time before your procedure.
There might be other drugs that will talk with Kytril. Tell your physician about your entire prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not find a new medication without telling a medical expert.
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