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Record 1 2010-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
109889-09-0
CAS number
C18H24N4O
formula, see observation
CONT

Granisetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Granisetron is in a class of medications called 5-HT3 antagonists. It works by blocking serotonin ...

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Kytril.

OBS

Chemical formula: C18H24N4O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
109889-09-0
CAS number
C18H24N4O
formula, see observation
CONT

Le granisétron est prescrit pour prévenir les nausées et les vomissements induits par la chimiothérapie. Il agit en modifiant une substance chimique produite par l'organisme appelée sérotonine.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Kytril.

OBS

Formule chimique : C18H24N4O

Spanish

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