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What is

granisetron hydrochloride

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Pronunciation: /granisetron* hydrochloride*/

granisetron hydrochloride

Definition

The hydrochloride salt of an indazole derivative with antiemetic properties. As a selective serotonin receptor antagonist, granisetron competitively blocks the action of serotonin at 5-hydroxytryptamine3 (5-HT3) receptors, resulting in the suppression of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.