Kytril is a drug that is prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation. This eMedTV resource explains how Kytril works and offers a more in-depth look at dosing information, effects, and possible side effects.
Insomnia, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are some of the most commonly reported Kytril side effects. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects of Kytril and describes potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.
Kytril is used for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by radiation or chemotherapy. This part of the eMedTV archives discusses Kytril uses in more detail, including information on whether it is approved for use in children.
To prevent nausea and vomiting due to radiation, the recommended Kytril dosage is 2 mg. This eMedTV article also provides Kytril dosage recommendations for chemotherapy and offers tips on when and how to take the drug.
If phenobarbital or ketoconazole is taken together with Kytril, drug interactions may occur. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers a more detailed explanation of what may happen when these medications interact with Kytril.
Your body may not metabolize Kytril as well as it should if you have liver disease. This eMedTV Web page provides other important Kytril warnings and precautions, and includes information on who should not take the medication.
Up to 3 percent of people have reported hair loss while taking Kytril. This section of the eMedTV library explores the link between Kytril and hair loss in more detail and explains what your doctor may recommend if hair loss occurs during treatment.
A slight headache has been reported as a possible symptom of Kytril overdose. As this eMedTV resource explains, however, since doctors generally give only a few tablets of Kytril to patients, an overdose with the drug is unlikely.
It is generally considered safe for pregnant women to take Kytril for a short amount of time. As this eMedTV page explains, studies on Kytril and pregnancy show that the drug did not cause any problems when it was given to pregnant rats.
It is not known whether Kytril passes through breast milk in breastfeeding women. This eMedTV article offers more information on Kytril and breastfeeding, and explains why no studies have been conducted on whether Kytril passes through breast milk.
Kytril (granisetron) is currently available in generic form. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides more information on this topic, including a discussion on the different forms of generic Kytril and some of the manufacturers who produce it.
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