Granisetron Extended-Release Injection

Name: Granisetron Extended-Release Injection

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Granisetron Extended-Release Injection?

  • If you have an allergy to granisetron or any other part of granisetron extended-release injection.
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
  • If you have kidney problems.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take granisetron extended-release injection with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

How is this medicine (Granisetron Extended-Release Injection) best taken?

Use granisetron extended-release injection as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

  • It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
  • Do not use this medicine more often than 1 time every 7 days.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

  • Call your doctor to find out what to do.

What are some other side effects of Granisetron Extended-Release Injection?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Heartburn.
  • Headache.
  • Feeling tired or weak.
  • Loose stools (diarrhea).
  • Dizziness.
  • Not able to sleep.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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