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Granisetron

Anti emetics

Description

Granisetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Granisetron is in a class of medications called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It works by blocking serotonin, a natural substance in the body that causes nausea and vomiting

Mechanism of action

It causes antiemetic effect by blocking 5-HT3 receptors in brain and periphery.

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Mechanism of action

It causes antiemetic effect by blocking 5-HT3 receptors in brain and periphery.

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