Sanigran 1mg/ml Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Syntonic Lifesciences |
Active Ingredient | Granisetron (1mg/ml) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Indazole Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists) |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 518 |
FAQ
What is Sanigran 1mg/ml used for?
Sanigran 1mg/ml is an antiemetic medicine used to treat and prevent nausea or vomiting caused after any surgical procedure or due to certain medicines, stomach upset, or cancer treatment. It also prevents nausea due to motion sickness to some extent.
Is Sanigran 1mg/ml safe to be used in pregnant women?
Sanigran 1mg/ml did not show any adverse effects in research studies done on animals. However, since the safety and efficiency of Sanigran 1mg/ml in pregnant women is unknown. It is not recommended to be used in women who are pregnant women or if you are planning to conceive unless prescribed by your doctor.
Does Sanigran 1mg/ml cause constipation?
Yes, Sanigran 1mg/ml may cause constipation as one of the common side effects. However, this is usually not bothersome. Taking a fiber-rich diet can enhance your digestion and avoid constipation. You may also consider taking laxatives for relief and drink plenty of water too. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may worsen your constipation. If you still face issues, please consult your doctor to know about ways to treat it.
What are the side effects of Sanigran 1mg/ml?
The most common side effects of Sanigran 1mg/ml are sleepiness, weakness, headache, constipation and diarrhea. However, these are not usually bothersome and resolve in some time on their own. Consult your doctor, if the symptoms worry you or persist for a longer duration. Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with these side effects and to prevent them in future.
Is Sanigran 1mg/ml better than Ondansetron?
Sanigran 1mg/ml and Ondansetron belong to the same class of medicines, that is serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Both these medicines help prevent nausea and vomiting effectively. However, some studies suggest that Sanigran 1mg/ml is more effective than Ondansetron. According to some reports, Sanigran 1mg/ml is comparatively well tolerated, quicker in action and alleviates nausea and vomiting relatively faster.
What if you forget to take Sanigran Injection?
If you miss a dose of Sanigran 1mg/ml, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Sanigran 1mg/ml Injection Reviews
Sanigran 1mg/ml is an anti-emetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.
Sanigran 1mg/ml will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should be taken as advised by the doctor. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of injections.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain or reaction, headache, constipation, diarrhea, and weakness. 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.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also tell your doctor about other drugs you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask advice from your healthcare team.
Sanigran 1mg/ml will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should be taken as advised by the doctor. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of injections.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain or reaction, headache, constipation, diarrhea, and weakness. 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.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also tell your doctor about other drugs you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask advice from your healthcare team.
How Sanigran 1mg/ml Injection Works
Sanigran 1mg/ml 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.
How to Use Sanigran 1mg/ml Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Sanigran 1mg/ml Injection
- In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy: Sanigran 1mg/ml blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. Sanigran 1mg/ml is given as an injection by a doctor, in the dose that is best for you, depending on the condition you are being treated for. Do not self-administer this medicine to avoid any undesirable side effects.
Uses of Sanigran 1mg/ml Injection
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Sanigran 1mg/ml Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
SAFE
Sanigran 1mg/ml does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sanigran 1mg/ml 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.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sanigran 1mg/ml is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sanigran 1mg/ml may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sanigran 1mg/ml is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sanigran 1mg/ml may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sanigran 1mg/ml is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sanigran 1mg/ml. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- You have been prescribed Sanigran 1mg/ml for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Sanigran 1mg/ml is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
References
- Drugs.com. Granisetron Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.
- PubChem. Granisetron.
- Granisetron. Place of publication: Hameln Pharma Plus GmBh; 2008 [revised 8 Oct 2018]. [Accesses on 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: