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

Grandem 1mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Uses of Grandem Tablet

Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Benefits of Grandem Tablet

In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Grandem 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 Grandem 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 Grandem

Weakness
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Grandem 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

Grandem 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

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Grandem 1mg Tablet

₹7.03/Tablet

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Grandem 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Indazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)

Patient concerns

NAUSEA AND VOMITING DUE TO COLD

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Tab Domstal 1 tab Stat and keep yourself warm

Vomiting, nausea neck pain backside

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Neck pain may be due to nausea NAD vomiting Visit physician for the same

I am in the first month of pregnancy and I am experiencing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (moderate to severe) as well as discomfort. Current medications is Susten SR 200 (OD), Duvadilan retard (OD), Doxinate (BD), Folverine D (OD), Fertigyn 500 (1 amp weekly) and aciloc 150 (BD). What should I do to ease my situation. Please suggest

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The med suggested are to support of pregnancy and for acidity and nausea and vomiting. Continue the same. You can upgrade the med for vomiting after consulting your

Vomiting nausea problem and fever

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

FAQs

What is Grandem 1mg Tablet used for?

Grandem 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 Grandem 1mg Tablet?

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

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

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

Does Grandem 1mg Tablet cause constipation?

Yes, Grandem 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.

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