Granisetron
| Granisetron | |
|---|---|
| Term | Granisetron |
| Short definition | gram (gram) A unit of weight in the metric system. A gram is equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram and is approximately 30 times less than an ounce |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
granisetron - (pronounced) (gra-NIH-seh-tron) A drug used alone or with other drugs in adults to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. Granisetron blocks the effects of a chemical called serotonin, which attaches to certain nerves and can cause nausea and vomiting. Blocking serotonin can help reduce nausea and vomiting. Granisetron is a type of antiemetic and a type of serotonin receptor antagonist. Also called Sancuso and Sustol
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