Drug details

Kytril (granisetron)

type of Antiemetics, Selective 5-HT3 Antagonist

Kytril (granisetron hydrochloride) is an antinauseant and antiemetic drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy, and anesthesia used during surgery. The brand name Kytril is discontinued in the U.S. It may be available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache,
• dizziness,
• diarrhea,
• weakness,
• constipation,
• loss of appetite,
• fever,
• drowsiness,
• stomach pain or upset,
• trouble sleeping (insomnia), and
• anxiety.

The following drugs are related to Kytril, either as a replacement or used together:

• Zyloprim (allopurinol)
• Aloprim (allopurinol sodium for injection)
• Barhemsys (amisulpride injection, for intravenous use)
• Aponvie (aprepitant injectable emulsion)
• Emend Capsules (aprepitant capsules)
• Diflucan (fluconazole)
• Emend Injection (fosaprepitant dimeglumine injection)
• Focinvez (fosaprepitant injection)
• Sancuso (granisetron transdermal system)
• Varubi (rolapitant tablets)

The following supplements are related to Kytril, and may be used together with the drug:

• Melatonin (s.)
• Adenosine (s.)
• Coriolus Mushroom (s.)
• Artichoke (s.)
• Ginger (s.)
• Ipecac (s.)