kytril
Kytril (Granisetron Hydrochloride) is a serotonin-3 receptor antagonist.
Granisetron Hydrochloride · by Roche
Available as a generic: Granisetron Hydrochloride
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Granisetron Hydrochloride
- Drug class
- Serotonin-3 Receptor Antagonist
- Form
- Injectable, Tablet
- Strength
- Granisetron Hydrochloride EQ 0.1MG BASE/ML (EQ 0.1MG BASE/ML) **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Granisetron Hydrochloride EQ 1MG BASE/ML (EQ 1MG BASE/ML) **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Granisetron Hydrochloride EQ 3MG BASE/ML **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Granisetron Hydrochloride EQ 4MG BASE/4ML (EQ 1MG BASE/ML) **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Roche
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$33.48 for 30 — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA020239
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
Dosage forms
Injectable and Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
Ask for the generic
Same active ingredient, far cheaper. Is there a generic? →
Request a 90-day supply
Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.
Use copay cards
Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.
Compare alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Kytril cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $33.48 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Kytril?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Kytril. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Kytril?
- Kytril is marketed by Roche. You can see Roche's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Kytril a brand-name or generic drug?
- Kytril is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Granisetron Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Granisetron Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Kytril available over the counter?
- No. Kytril is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Kytril come in?
- Kytril is currently marketed as injectable and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Kytril?
- Kytril is classified as serotonin-3 receptor antagonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Kytril FDA-registered?
- Kytril is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020239. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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