Kytril (Granisitron HCL)

Kytril Information

Kytril is a kind of drugs that belongs to the class of medicines called anti-nauseant and anti-emetic agent. Kytril is a medicine with a generic name of Granisitron Hydrochloride (Granisitron HCL). Kytril works by blocking the actions of certain chemicals found in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting.

Kytril Indications

Kytril is mainly indicated to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotography, radiation therapy, and anesthesia used during surgery. Kytril may also be used for purposes not mentioned here.

Kytril Warnings

Kytril belongs in the FDA pregnancy category B. Studies performed in pregnant rats and rabbits show that Kytril produces no such harmful side effects to the animal infants. However, Kytril have not been studied yet in pregnant women. Kytril may cause severe defects to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor first before taking Kytril medication if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during the treatment period.

There is much type of medicines that passes into the breast milk of nursing mothers. However, it is not known whether Kytril passes into the breast milk of nursing mothers. It is always safe to take Kytril medicine while you are breast-feeding a baby, provided with the approval of your doctor, pharmacist, or any health care professional.

Kytril Intake Guidelines

Follow your doctor’s instruction on taking Kytril medicine. Take each dose of Kytril with a full glass of water, that is 8 ounce of water. Kytril can be taken with or without food since Kytril do not any stomach upsets. Be sure to get an accurate measurement of Kytril medication to get the most desirable result. Do not use the ordinary tablespoon for measuring you Kytril dose. You may borrow from your doctor or pharmacist if you do not have any standard measuring instrument.

Kytril Dose

Obtain your Kytril medicine dose from your doctor, nurse, physician, or any other health care professional. Dosage of Kytril drug may vary from person to person. You may freely inquire any of the entitled health care specialists regarding these matters.

Kytril Overdosage

The only known symptom of Kytril overdose is Headache. Tell your doctor if this symptom tend not to disappear even if it is being used for a long period of time already. However, seek for medical attention immediately if you feel anything unusual or bothersome effects of Kytril medicine.

Kytril Missed Dose

Immediately take the missed dose of Kytril medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next Kytril dose, skip the missed one and take the regularly scheduled dose of your Kytril medication. It is important not to take a double dose of Kytril medication.

Kytril Side Effects

Consult your doctor immediately if you feel any side effects cause by Kytril medicine before the situation may become too late. Side effects of Kytril may include the following:

Allergic reactions such as swelling of face, tongue, lips, or eyelids
Hives
Irregular heartbeats
Muscle cramps
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Headache
Asthemia
Somnolence
Anxiety or Agitation
Diarrhea or Constipation

Other side effects not mentioned here may also occur. Talk to your doctor if you notice any of the following condition to continue or if you feel any unusual or bothersome side effects.

Kytril Drug Reactions

There are no recorded data of any other drugs that could interfere wit the function of Kytril medicine. However, talk to your doctor first before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines together with Kytril, as well as herbal products.