Granisetron Oral, Intravenous and PediaVent

• Generic Name: granisetron
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sustol, Kytril, Sancuso

Granisetron injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may occur after treatment with cancer medicines (chemotherapy or radiation), including high-dose cisplatin. Granisetron is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that may happen after surgery.

Granisetron is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It works in the stomach to block the signals to the brain that cause nausea and vomiting.

Granisetron is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ala Hist IR, PediaVent, Ala-Hist IR

PediaVent is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

PediaVent is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

PediaVent may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.