Granisetron (Kytril); Antiemetic; Inj: 1 mg/mL
Soln: 1 mg/5 mL
Tab: 1 mg; >2 yrs: 10-20 mcg/kg
IV x 1 given just prior to
chemotherapy, max 1 mg
Adolescents: 1 mg PO bid or 2mg PO qd. Give the first dose one hour before
chemotherapy.
Post-op nausea/vomiting: 20-40 mcg/kg
IV x 1, max 1 mg
Oral dose not established in children. Extemporaneously prepared suspension can be made from the tablets with 2 weeks stability under refrigeration
or at room temperature.