Granisetron (Oral Route, Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
  • Blurred vision
  • Fever
  • Nervousness
  • Pounding in the ears
  • Slow or fast heartbeat
Rare
  • Arm, back or jaw pain
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Chest tightness or heaviness
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
  • Fainting
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Nausea
  • Shortness of breath
  • Skin rash, hives, and itching
  • Sweating

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Lack or loss of strength
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Vomiting
Less common
  • Agitation
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fear
  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Nervousness
  • Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  • Sour stomach
  • Trouble in sleeping
  • Unusual taste in mouth
Precautions

DR601683

Portions of this document last updated:

Oct. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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