Granexa 1mg Tablet

Short Description

Granexa 1mg Tablet is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Granexa 1mg Tablet will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It also has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. You should take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. But it is better to take this medicine at a fixed time. Remember you should not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor. In case you vomit within one hour of taking a dose then take another dose and avoid heavy meals throughout the day. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, constipation, diarrhea, and weakness. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Granexa 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Headache Constipation Diarrhea Weakness Dizziness Sleepiness

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Granexa 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Granexa 1mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Granexa 1mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Codeine Dextropropoxyphene Nalbuphine Pentazocine

Granexa 1mg Tablet is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.

You have been prescribed Granexa 1mg Tablet for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes. If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose take another dose. Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.