Graniforce Syrup

Graniforce Syrup is an anti-emetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.

Graniforce Syrup 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.

• Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Graniforce Syrup 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. Graniforce Syrup 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.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Anset G

• Injection site pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Weakness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Graniforce Syrup 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.

• You have been prescribed Graniforce Syrup for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• Graniforce Syrup is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
• 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.

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