Granisetron
Sancuso is a transdermal patch containing granisetron, a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy in adults. The patch is applied to the skin before chemotherapy and provides sustained antiemetic protection over multiple days.
Sancuso is a granisetron skin patch used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 807264
- Generic
- Sancuso
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with moderately and highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimens in adults.
Granisetron is a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist that blocks serotonin, a key chemical involved in triggering nausea and vomiting, both peripherally and centrally.
Applied as a single patch to the upper arm at least 24 hours before chemotherapy, and removed at least 24 hours after completion. Common side effects may include headache and constipation. Patients should avoid exposing the patch to direct heat sources such as heating pads or hot tubs.
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