Kytril and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Kytril (granisetron hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Kytril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,727 people who have side effects when taking Kytril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Kytril?

Kytril has active ingredients of granisetron hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 10,766 Kytril users. Check the latest studies of Kytril.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 659 drugs and 1,207 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Aug, 03, 2026

10,727 people reported to have side effects when taking Kytril.
Among them, 17 people (0.16%) have Cachexia.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Kytril when they have Cachexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Kytril? *

female: 70.59 %
male: 29.41 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Kytril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Kytril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

Weakness: 11 people, 64.71%
Weight Decreased: 10 people, 58.82%
Nausea And Vomiting: 10 people, 58.82%
Pain: 10 people, 58.82%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 10 people, 58.82%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 47.06%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 47.06%
Chest Pain: 7 people, 41.18%
Depression: 7 people, 41.18%
Fever: 7 people, 41.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 29.41%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 4 people, 23.53%
Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 4 people, 23.53%
Small Intestine Carcinoma (cancer tumour of small intestine): 2 people, 11.76%
Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 2 people, 11.76%
Malignant Respiratory Tract Neoplasm (cancer tumour of respiratory tract): 2 people, 11.76%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 2 people, 11.76%
Pain: 1 person, 5.88%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 5.88%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on granisetron hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Kytril) and Kytril (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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