Kytril
Intended to relieve severe treatment-induced emesis to support nutritional intake during clinical oncology therapies.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Granisetron
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Kytril, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Kytril vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Kytril details
- Alternative names
- granisetron
- Therapeutic class
- 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Antiemetic
- Known off-label uses
- postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to granisetron
- Minor side effects
- headache; constipation; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- transient elevated transaminases; diarrhoea; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Apomorphine; QT-prolonging drugs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve severe treatment-induced emesis to support nutritional intake during clinical oncology therapies.
Mechanism of action
Blocks peripheral and central 5-HT3 receptors on vagal nerve terminals and the chemoreceptor trigger zone in brain tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety confirmed in animal studies. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Kytril is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Roche.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Granisetron is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.