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May 27, 2012

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What is cancer?

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells anywhere in a body. The abnormal cells are termed cancer cells, malignant cells, or tumor cells. Many cancers and the abnormal cells that compose the cancer tissue are further identified by the name of the tissue that the abnormal cells originated from (for example, breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer). Cancer is not confined to humans; animals and other living organisms can get cancer. Below is a schematic that shows normal cell division and how when a cell is damaged or altered without repair to its system, the cell usually dies. Also shown is what can occur when such damaged or unrepaired cells do not die and become cancer cells and proliferate with uncontrolled growth; a mass of cancer cells develop. Frequently, cancer cells can break away from this original mass of cells, travel through the blood and lymph systems, and lodge in other organs where they can again repeat the ...

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Kytril Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Granisol, Kytril

Generic Name: granisetron (oral) (Pronunciation: gra NIS e tron)

What is granisetron (Kytril)?

Granisetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting.

Granisetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy, and anesthesia used during surgery.

Granisetron may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Granisetron 1 mg-MYL

round, white, imprinted with M, G3

Granisetron 1 mg-ROX

round, white, imprinted with 54 922

Granisetron 1 mg-TEV

oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 7485

What are the possible side effects of granisetron (Kytril)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using granisetron and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

chest pain, uneven heart rate;
pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding; or
feeling like you might pass out.

Less serious side effects may include:

headache;
diarrhea or constipation;
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or upset;
loss of appetite;
drowsiness, weakness;
dizziness, anxiety;
sleep problems (insomnia); or
temporary hair loss.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about granisetron (Kytril)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to granisetron.

Before taking granisetron, tell your doctor if you have recently had stomach or intestinal surgery. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take granisetron.

Do not take granisetron on the days you do not have chemotherapy, unless your doctor has told you to.

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