Granisetron (Transdermal 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)

• Arm, back, or jaw pain
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chest tightness or heaviness
• Confusion
• Cough
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
• Fainting
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Headache
• Hives or welts
• Itching
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Pounding in the ears
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Redness of the skin
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Slow heartbeat
• Sweating
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

• Black, tarry stools
• Bleeding gums
• Blood in the urine or stools
• Chills
• Diarrhea
• Fear
• Fever
• Painful or difficult urination
• Pale skin
• Pinpoint red spots on the skin
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• Stomach pain
• Swollen glands
• Troubled breathing with exertion
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Vomiting

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:

• Decreased appetite
• Hair loss or thinning of the hair
• Lack or loss of strength
• Sleeplessness
• Trouble sleeping
• Unable to sleep

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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