KYTRIL (granisetron hydrochloride) Injection is a serotonin-3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist. Chemically it is endo-N-(9-methyl-9-azabicyclo [3.3.1] non-3-yl)-1-methyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide hydrochloride with a molecular weight of 348.9 (312.4 free base). Its empirical formula is C₁₈H₂₄N₄O•HCl, while its chemical structure is:

granisetron hydrochloride

Granisetron hydrochloride is a white to off-white solid that is readily soluble in water and normal saline at 20°C. KYTRIL Injection is a clear, colorless, sterile nonpyrogenic, aqueous solution for intravenous administration.

KYTRIL 1 mg/mL is available in 1 mL single-use and 4 mL multi-use vials. KYTRIL 0.1 mg/mL is available in a 1 mL single-use vial.

1 mg/mL: Each 1 mL contains 1.12 mg granisetron hydrochloride equivalent to granisetron, 1 mg; sodium chloride, 9 mg; citric acid, 2 mg; and benzyl alcohol, 10 mg, as a preservative. The solution's pH ranges from 4.0 to 6.0.

0.1 mg/mL: Each 1 mL contains 0.112 mg granisetron hydrochloride equivalent to granisetron, 0.1 mg; sodium chloride, 9 mg; citric acid, 2 mg. Contains no preservative. The solution's pH ranges from 4.0 to 6.0.

Last reviewed on RxList: 6/22/2011
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