Granisetron Oral, Intravenous and Triptone

• 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: dimenhydrinate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dramamine, Driminate, Triptone, Hydrate, Dramoject, Dymenate, DMH, Wal-Dram, Motion Sickness Relief, Travel-Eze

Triptone is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body.

Triptone is used to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness.

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