MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of granisetron

Meaning of granisetron: The active ingredient in a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment.

The active ingredient in a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment. Granisetron is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist and a type of antiemetic.

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