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granisetron /gran·is·e·tron/ (gră-nis´ĕ-tron) an antiemetic used in conjunction with cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy, administered as the hydrochloride salt.

granisetron

[granis′etron]

an antiemetic used in conjunction with cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy, administered orally or intravenously as the hydrochloride salt.

granisetron [gră-nis´ĕ-tron]

an antiemetic used in conjunction with cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy; administered orally or intravenously as the hydrochloride salt.

granisetron

a 5-HT₃-antagonist with potent antiemetic activity.

granisetron

Kytril^® Oncology A 5-HT₃–serotonin receptor antagonist antiemetic used for Pts receiving chemotherapy–eg, cisplatin, cyclophosphamide Adverse effects Headache–35%, constipation–30%, asthenia, somnolence, diarrhea

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