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Grandem MD Tablet

Manufactured byARISTO PHARMA
ContainsGranisetron
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Grandem MD Tablet is an antiemetic drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy. It may also be used for the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with surgeries.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Grandem MD Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Grandem MD Tablet

Headache

Constipation

Diarrhea

Rashes

Dizziness

Sleepiness

Irregular heartbeat

Uses of Grandem MD Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Chemotherapy or Radiation therapy induced nausea and vomiting

This medicine is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Post operative nausea and vomiting

This medicine may also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with surgeries.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a specific period of time or may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to granisetron or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a specific period of time or may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Serotonin Syndrome

This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of serotonin syndrome. This risk is especially higher in patients receiving serotogenic drugs. Report any symptoms such as dizziness, increased heart rate, changes in blood pressure, flushing, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate corrective measures or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Liver disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

QT Prolongation

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with prolonged QT due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Regular monitoring of electrolyte levels and kidney function tests are necessary while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Tramadol

Apomorphine

Formoterol

Fentanyl

Azithromycin

Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors

Hydroxychloroquine

Promazine

Disease interactions

Arrhythmias

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing arrhythmias or cardiac conduction disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of heart function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as directed by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine blocks the action of certain chemicals in the body that are responsible for causing nausea and vomiting.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antiemetics, 5HT3 receptor antagonists

Schedule

Schedule H

Granisetron: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 19 June 2020]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601211.html

Granisetron [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 19 June 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Granisetron

Granisetron - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 19 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00889

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Information on this page was last updated on 29 Jun 2020

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