Granisetron Base
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Granisetron Base Definition
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.
Granisetron Base Synonyms
Granisetron, 1-Methyl-N-(9-methyl-endo-9-azabicyclo(3.3.1)non-3-yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide, GRANISETRON, granisetron
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