Emergan
Emergan Products are primarily used for
Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
About Emergan Products
Uses of Emergan Products
Granisetron is used to prevent Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.
Emergan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Emergan are Headache, Constipation, Diarrhea, Sleepiness, Weakness.
How Emergan Products work
Granisetron 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) or after surgery.
Patient Concerns about Emergan Products
Frequently asked questions about Emergan Products
Frequently asked questions about Granisetron
Q. What is Emergan 1mg Injection used for?
Emergan 1mg Injection is an antiemetic medicine used to treat and prevent nausea or vomiting caused after any surgical procedure or due to certain medicines, stomach upset, or cancer treatment. It also prevents nausea due to motion sickness to some extent.
Q. What are the side effects of Emergan 1mg Injection?
The most common side effects of Emergan 1mg Injection are sleepiness, weakness, headache, constipation and diarrhea. However, these are not usually bothersome and resolve in some time on their own. Consult your doctor, if the symptoms worry you or persist for a longer duration. Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with these side effects and to prevent them in future.
Q. Is Emergan 1mg Injection safe to be used in pregnant women?
Emergan 1mg Injection did not show any adverse effects in research studies done on animals. However, since the safety and efficiency of Emergan 1mg Injection in pregnant women is unknown. It is not recommended to be used in women who are pregnant women or if you are planning to conceive unless prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Is Emergan 1mg Injection better than Ondansetron?
Emergan 1mg Injection and Ondansetron belong to the same class of medicines, that is serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Both these medicines help prevent nausea and vomiting effectively. However, some studies suggest that Emergan 1mg Injection is more effective than Ondansetron. According to some reports, Emergan 1mg Injection is comparatively well tolerated, quicker in action and alleviates nausea and vomiting relatively faster.
Q. Does Emergan 1mg Injection cause constipation?
Yes, Emergan 1mg Injection may cause constipation as one of the common side effects. However, this is usually not bothersome. Taking a fiber-rich diet can enhance your digestion and avoid constipation. You may also consider taking laxatives for relief and drink plenty of water too. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may worsen your constipation. If you still face issues, please consult your doctor to know about ways to treat it.
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