A doctor will review your order and write you a prescription, if appropriate. This prescription is then forwarded to a pharmacy. The pharmacy will have your medicine delivered to you within one to three working days. Read more about this process here.
What is Kytril?
Kytril tablets contain the active ingredient granisetron, which is a type of medicine used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that can be caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment for cancer. Kytril is available at your local pharmacy or we can order it on your behalf from a registered pharmacy in the EU. For prescription medicines we can also arrange a consultation with a registered EU doctor.
What is this medicine used for?
Nausea is a common and debilitating side effect of cancer treatment. Kytril is used for preventing and treating nausea and vomiting. The active ingredient granisetron is a type of medicine called a 5HT3 (serotonin) antagonist. It works by blocking the 5HT3 receptors that are found in the brain and gut. This stops nausea messages being sent from these areas to the vomiting centre in the brain, thereby preventing or reducing nausea, retching and vomiting that can occur due to cancer treatments.
How to use Kytril
To prevent nausea and retching, the first dose of Kytril tablets should be taken approximately one hour before chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment. This will allow time for the medicine to be absorbed. The tablets should be swallowed whole with some water without chewing. Continue to take this medicine for no more than seven days after the last dose of chemotherapy or radiotherapy to prevent delayed sickness. If you are already nauseous, then you can take your tablets straight away. This medicine can be taken with or without food.
Dosage
Kytril is available in tablets of 1 mg. Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, the usual dose is:
- Adults: one 1-mg tablet twice a day for a maximum of seven days.
Kytril is not suitable for children under the age of 18. See the package leaflet for more information on the use of this medicine.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Kytril may cause side effects. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine:
- Headache.
- Constipation or diarrhoea.
- Insomnia.
- Hepatic impairment.
- Rash.
Consult a doctor if the side effects are severe or if you experience side effects that are not listed on the package leaflet.
When not to use this medicine
Kytril is not suitable for everyone. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to granisetron or any other ingredient in this medicine. People with heart disease, abnormal levels of electrolytes in their blood or who are being treated with medications that can have side effects on the heart should use this medicine with caution. Do not use this medicine without consulting a doctor if you have a health condition that is not listed above. Kytril may influence the effect of other medicines and vice versa. Therefore, it is important to tell the doctor what medicines or nutritional supplements you are currently taking to make sure that the combination is safe. For more information, see the package leaflet.
Pregnancy/driving ability/alcohol
Do not use Kytril if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless otherwise advised by your doctor. This medicine does not affect your reaction time or interact with alcohol.