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granisetron<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Granisetron Hameln contains a substance called granisetron. It belongs to a group of medicines called “5-HT 3<\/sub> receptor antagonists” or “antiemetics” (medicines that prevent nausea and vomiting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Granisetron Hameln is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by other medical treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer and surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solution for injection\/infusion is used for adults and children from 2 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Granisetron contained in Granisetron Hameln may also be approved for the treatment of other diseases not mentioned in this leaflet. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Granisetron Hameln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before using Granisetron Hameln, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – have problems with your bowel movements due to blockages in the intestines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – have heart problems, are treated for cancer with a medicine that is known to be harmful to the heart, or have problems with the salt levels in the body, such as potassium, sodium, or calcium (electrolyte changes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n – take another medicine that is “5-HT 3<\/sub> receptor antagonists”. This includes dolasetron, ondansetron which is used in the same way as Granisetron Hameln to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seratonin syndrome is a less common but possibly life-threatening reaction that may occur with the use of granisetron (see section 4). The reaction may occur if you take granisetron alone but are more likely to take granisetron with certain other medicines (especially fluoxetine , paroxetine , sertraline , fluvoxamine, citalopram , escitalopram, venlafaxine , duloxetine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This is because Granisetron Hameln may affect the way some medicines work. Some other medicines may also affect the way Granisetron Hameln injection works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In particular, tell your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats<\/p>\n\n\n\n – other medicines that are ‘5-HT 3<\/sub> receptor antagonists’ such as dolasetron or ondansetron (see ‘Warnings and Precautions’ above)<\/p>\n\n\n\n phenobarbital, a medicine used to treat epilepsy<\/p>\n\n\n\n – SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are used to treat depression and\/or anxiety. For example, fluoxetine , paroxetine , sertraline , fluvoxamine, citalopram , escitalopram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – SNRI ( serotonin -noradrenaline uptake inhibitor) is used to treat depression and\/or anxiety. For example venlafaxine , duloxetine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant, planning to have a baby or breastfeeding, do not use this medicine unless your doctor tells you otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Granisetron Hameln is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A doctor or nurse will give you an injection or an infusion one. Dosage one varies from one patient to another. It depends on your age, weight, and whether you are receiving the medicine to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. Your doctor will calculate the dose you should receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Granisetron Hameln is given as an injection or infusion into the veins ( intravenously ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dosage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Usual doses are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To prevent nausea or vomiting after radiation or chemotherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will receive an injection or infusion before starting radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Injection one or infusion one into the veins will take between 30 seconds ( injection ) and 5 minutes ( infusion ) and dose one will usually be between 1 and 3 mg. The drug will be diluted before being injected.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know before you use Granisetron Hameln<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not use Granisetron Hameln<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Granisetron Hameln<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGranisetron Hameln contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to use Granisetron Hameln<\/h2>\n\n\n\n