Ingredient

Granisetron Hydrochloride

Granisetron hydrochloride is an antiemetic ingredient that prevents nausea and vomiting.

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MFDS ingredient code M254683

What does it do?

Granisetron hydrochloride belongs to the class of serotonin receptor antagonists and is primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This ingredient inhibits the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, thereby reducing the vomiting response.

Granisetron hydrochloride blocks specific serotonin receptors in the brain and gastrointestinal tract to prevent the transmission of vomiting signals. This effectively prevents nausea and vomiting that occur during chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Compared to other 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, granisetron hydrochloride has excellent vomiting prevention efficacy and fewer side effects. Additionally, it can be administered in both injection and oral forms, allowing for a choice of administration method based on the patient's condition.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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