Nusigran Tablet

Short Description

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

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Nusigran Tablet is an antiemetic medication used to control nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy. 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. However, it 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.

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. Nusigran 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 Nusigran Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Nusigran 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

Nusigran 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

Nusigran 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 Nusigran 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.