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Nusigran Tablet

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Product introduction

Nusigran Tablet is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.

Nusigran Tablet is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Uses of Nusigran Tablet

  • Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Benefits of Nusigran Tablet

In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Nusigran Tablet is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. It blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Side effects of Nusigran Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nusigran

  • Weakness
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Nusigran Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nusigran Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nusigran Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nusigran Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nusigran Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Nusigran Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nusigran Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nusigran Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nusigran Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nusigran Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Nusigran Tablet for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
  • It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
  • If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
  • Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Indazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)

Patient concerns

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NAUSEA AND VOMITING DUE TO COLD
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FAQs

What is Nusigran Tablet used for?

Nusigran Tablet is an antiemetic medicine used to treat and prevent nausea or vomiting caused after any surgical procedure or due to certain medicines, stomach upset, or cancer treatment. It also prevents nausea due to motion sickness to some extent.

What are the side effects of Nusigran Tablet?

The most common side effects of Nusigran Tablet are sleepiness, weakness, headache, constipation and diarrhea. However, these are not usually bothersome and resolve in some time on their own. Consult your doctor, if the symptoms worry you or persist for a longer duration. Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with these side effects and to prevent them in future.

Is Nusigran Tablet safe to be used in pregnant women?

Nusigran Tablet did not show any adverse effects in research studies done on animals. However, since the safety and efficiency of Nusigran Tablet in pregnant women is unknown. It is not recommended to be used in women who are pregnant women or if you are planning to conceive unless prescribed by your doctor.

Is Nusigran Tablet better than Ondansetron?

Nusigran Tablet and Ondansetron belong to the same class of medicines, that is serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Both these medicines help prevent nausea and vomiting effectively. However, some studies suggest that Nusigran Tablet is more effective than Ondansetron. According to some reports, Nusigran Tablet is comparatively well tolerated, quicker in action and alleviates nausea and vomiting relatively faster.

Does Nusigran Tablet cause constipation?

Yes, Nusigran Tablet may cause constipation as one of the common side effects. However, this is usually not bothersome. Taking a fiber-rich diet can enhance your digestion and avoid constipation. You may also consider taking laxatives for relief and drink plenty of water too. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may worsen your constipation. If you still face issues, please consult your doctor to know about ways to treat it.

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References

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  2. Drugs.com. Granisetron Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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Marketer details

Name: Curlyfe Biosciences Pvt Ltd
Address: 16, DLF TOWER B , JASOLA, NEW DELHI ,-110025
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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