Is sancuso for chemotherapy?

Is Sancuso used for chemotherapy nausea?

Sancuso is a prescription anti-nausea medicine given through a skin patch. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting, including nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. [1]

What is Sancuso, and how does it work?

Sancuso contains granisetron, an antiemetic in the same drug family as other 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It helps prevent nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin signals involved in the nausea/vomiting response. [1]

How is Sancuso taken compared with typical chemotherapy anti-nausea pills?

Instead of taking an oral anti-nausea drug on chemotherapy days, Sancuso delivers granisetron continuously through a patch worn on the skin. That can be used when a non-pill option is preferred. [1]

Does Sancuso treat every type of chemotherapy-related nausea?

Sancuso is specifically indicated for preventing chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting, but your oncology team chooses the best regimen based on the chemotherapy’s nausea risk and your individual situation. [1]

Sources

[1] https://www.drugs.com/sancuso.html