Granexa
Granexa Products are primarily used for
Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
About Granexa Products
Uses of Granexa Products
Granisetron is used to prevent Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.
Granexa Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Granexa are Headache, Constipation, Diarrhea, Sleepiness, Weakness.
How Granexa 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 Granexa Products
Frequently asked questions about Granexa Products
Frequently asked questions about Granisetron
Q. What is Granexa 1mg Tablet used for?
Granexa 1mg Tablet 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 Granexa 1mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Granexa 1mg Tablet 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 Granexa 1mg Tablet safe to be used in pregnant women?
Granexa 1mg Tablet did not show any adverse effects in research studies done on animals. However, since the safety and efficiency of Granexa 1mg Tablet 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 Granexa 1mg Tablet better than Ondansetron?
Granexa 1mg Tablet 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 Granexa 1mg Tablet is more effective than Ondansetron. According to some reports, Granexa 1mg Tablet is comparatively well tolerated, quicker in action and alleviates nausea and vomiting relatively faster.
Q. Does Granexa 1mg Tablet cause constipation?
Yes, Granexa 1mg Tablet 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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