Granitero 1mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 23 Sep 2025 | 07:08 PM (IST)

Granitero 1mg Tablet is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.

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General Information

Contains

Granisetron (1mg)

Marketer

Hetero Drugs Ltd

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Product introduction

Granitero 1mg Tablet will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It also has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. You should take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. But, it is better to take this medicine at a fixed time. Remember, you should not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor. In case you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, then take another dose and avoid heavy meals throughout the day.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, constipation, diarrhea, and weakness. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicine that you might be using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.

Uses of Granitero Tablet

Vomiting
Nausea
Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Benefits of Granitero Tablet

Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Granitero 1mg 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 Granitero 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 Granitero

Weakness
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Granitero 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. Granitero 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Granitero Tablet works

Granitero 1mg Tablet 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.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Granitero 1mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Granitero 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Granitero 1mg 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

Granitero 1mg 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

Granitero 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Granitero 1mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Granitero 1mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Granitero 1mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Granitero 1mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Granitero with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Venlafaxine (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines accordingly.

Severe

Apomorphine (Sublingual route)

Do not consume Apomorphine with Granisetron. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.

Severe

Apomorphine (Injection Route)

Do not consume Apomorphine with Granisetron. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.

Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Chloroquine with Granisetron. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Moderate

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Loperamide with Granisetron. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Frequently asked questions

What is Granitero 1mg Tablet used for?

Granitero 1mg 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 Granitero 1mg Tablet?

The most common side effects of Granitero 1mg 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 Granitero 1mg Tablet safe to be used in pregnant women?

Granitero 1mg Tablet did not show any adverse effects in research studies done on animals. However, since the safety and efficiency of Granitero 1mg 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 Granitero 1mg Tablet better than Ondansetron?

Granitero 1mg 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 Granitero 1mg Tablet is more effective than Ondansetron. According to some reports, Granitero 1mg Tablet is comparatively well tolerated, quicker in action and alleviates nausea and vomiting relatively faster.

Does Granitero 1mg Tablet cause constipation?

Yes, Granitero 1mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Indazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists

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Marketer details

Name: Hetero Drugs Ltd
Address: 7-2-A2, Hetero Corporate, Industrial Estates, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 018. Telangana, INDIA

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Granitero Tablet

Benefits of Granitero Tablet

Side effects of Granitero Tablet

How to use Granitero Tablet

How Granitero Tablet works

All substitutes for Granitero 1mg Tablet

Grandem 1 Tablet

Gratron Tablet

Granirex 1mg Tablet

Grantis 1mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Venlafaxine (Oral Route)

Apomorphine (Sublingual route)

Apomorphine (Injection Route)

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Granitero 1mg Tablet used for?

What are the side effects of Granitero 1mg Tablet?

Is Granitero 1mg Tablet safe to be used in pregnant women?

Is Granitero 1mg Tablet better than Ondansetron?

Does Granitero 1mg Tablet cause constipation?

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Therapeutic Class

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