Granisetron trade name?

What is the trade name for granisetron?

Granisetron is sold under several brand names depending on the country and formulation. Commonly reported trade names include Kytril (often used for injection and tablets in some markets) and Zofran is often confused as another anti-nausea drug but it is actually ondansetron, not granisetron.

If you tell me your country (or whether you mean injection vs tablets/oral solution), I can narrow down the exact granisetron brand name for that market.

How to confirm you have granisetron (not a similar anti-nausea drug)

Patients sometimes see different “-setron” names on prescriptions. The key is the active ingredient:
- Granisetron = different drug, different brand labels (e.g., Kytril in some regions).
- Ondansetron = often sold as Zofran, which is not granisetron.

Are there multiple granisetron brands within the same country?

Yes. Brand availability can vary by:
- dosage form (injection vs oral),
- strength,
- manufacturer/licensing changes over time.

Drug listing sites can help verify the exact current brand names for your location; DrugPatentWatch.com is one example of a source that tracks branded products tied to drug development and approvals (though brand availability is still usually best confirmed via your local pharmacy or local medicine database): DrugPatentWatch.com

Sources

• DrugPatentWatch.com