Prescription Required

Shiltrone 3mg Injection

by Shilpa Medicare Ltd
Granisetron (3mg)

₹140

Shiltrone 3mg Injection

Introduction to Shiltrone 3mg Injection

Shiltrone 3mg Injection will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and take it as advised by doctor only. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injections. 

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain or reaction, 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 other drugs you are 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 advice from your healthcare team.

Safety Advice for Shiltrone 3mg Injection

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Shiltrone 3mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Shiltrone 3mg Injection 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.

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Shiltrone 3mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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Shiltrone 3mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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Shiltrone 3mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Shiltrone 3mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Shiltrone 3mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Shiltrone 3mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

How Shiltrone 3mg Injection works

Shiltrone 3mg Injection 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.

How To Use Shiltrone 3mg Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Shiltrone 3mg Injection

  • Injection site pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Weakness

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FAQ's on Shiltrone 3mg Injection

What is Shiltrone used for?

Shiltrone 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.

Does Shiltrone cause constipation?

Yes, Shiltrone 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.

Is Shiltrone better than Ondansetron?

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

Is Shiltrone safe to be used in pregnant women?

Shiltrone did not show any adverse effects in research studies done on animals. However, since the safety and efficiency of Shiltrone 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.

What are the side effects of Shiltrone?

The most common side effects of Shiltrone 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.

Prescription Required

Shiltrone 3mg Injection

by Shilpa Medicare Ltd
Granisetron (3mg)

₹140

Shiltrone 3mg Injection

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