Gemirob
Gemirob Products are primarily used for
Vomiting, Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, Nausea
About Gemirob Products
Gemirob Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Gemirob are Headache, Constipation, Diarrhea, Sleepiness, Weakness.
How Gemirob Products work
Granisetron is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.
Patient Concerns about Gemirob Products
Frequently asked questions about Gemirob Products
Frequently asked questions about Granisetron
Q. What is Gemirob 1mg Injection used for?
Gemirob 1mg Injection 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.
Q. What are the side effects of Gemirob 1mg Injection?
The most common side effects of Gemirob 1mg Injection 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.
Q. Is Gemirob 1mg Injection safe to be used in pregnant women?
Gemirob 1mg Injection did not show any adverse effects in research studies done on animals. However, since the safety and efficiency of Gemirob 1mg Injection 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.
Q. Is Gemirob 1mg Injection better than Ondansetron?
Gemirob 1mg Injection 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 Gemirob 1mg Injection is more effective than Ondansetron. According to some reports, Gemirob 1mg Injection is comparatively well tolerated, quicker in action and alleviates nausea and vomiting relatively faster.
Q. Does Gemirob 1mg Injection cause constipation?
Yes, Gemirob 1mg Injection 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.