Granicip Injection (Granisetron 3mg/3ml)

Granicip Injection (Granisetron 3mg/3ml)

Granicip Injection by Cipla Ltd contains Granisetron Hydrochloride IP equivalent to Granisetron 1mg/ml (3mg/3ml), a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgical procedures. It works by blocking the action of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain that triggers nausea and vomiting signals during anti-cancer treatment. This is a Schedule H prescription medicine, administered only by a doctor or nurse under medical supervision, and is not intended for self-administration.

Key Features

• Effective Antiemetic: Prevents and controls chemotherapy/radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
• For IV Use: Administered intravenously by a healthcare professional.
• Fast-Acting: Blocks serotonin receptors that trigger the vomiting reflex.
• Non-Habit Forming: Not associated with dependence.

Active Ingredient

• Granisetron Hydrochloride IP: equivalent to Granisetron 1mg/ml; serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.

Uses / Benefits

• Prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.
• Prevention of nausea and vomiting from radiotherapy and surgical procedures.

How to Use

To be administered by a doctor or nurse only via intravenous injection. Do not self-administer. Refer to the enclosed pack insert for complete dosage and directions.

Precautions

• Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold without a registered medical practitioner’s prescription.
• Consult doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding; safety not established.
• Use cautiously in severe kidney disease; generally safe in liver disease if prescribed.
• Inform your doctor of other heart rhythm-affecting medicines you take.
• Avoid driving if you feel dizzy after administration.

Side Effects

Common side effects include injection site pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, weakness, and insomnia.

Storage

Store protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep the pack upright and handle with care. Keep out of reach of children.

Legal Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug. Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. Use strictly as directed by your doctor.