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

Summary:

Peritonitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Kytril (granisetron hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Decadron, and have Colon cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peritonitis 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 Peritonitis?

Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs) is found to be associated with 1,050 drugs and 1,577 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peritonitis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

10,727 people reported to have side effects when taking Kytril.
Among them, 58 people (0.54%) have Peritonitis.

Among these 58 people:

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

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

female: 31.03 %
male: 68.97 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Kytril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peritonitis? *

Gastrointestinal Perforation (hole in the digestive tract): 19 people, 32.76%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 17.24%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 9 people, 15.52%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 8 people, 13.79%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 8 people, 13.79%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 12.07%
Disease Progression: 6 people, 10.34%
Fever: 5 people, 8.62%
Ileal Perforation: 5 people, 8.62%
Delirium (wild excitement): 5 people, 8.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Colon Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon spreads to other part of body): 10 people, 17.24%
Colon Cancer: 8 people, 13.79%
Rectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of rectum spreads to other): 7 people, 12.07%
Constipation: 5 people, 8.62%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 6.90%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 3 people, 5.17%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 3 people, 5.17%
Pancreatic Carcinoma Stage Ii (pancreatic cancer stage ii): 3 people, 5.17%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 2 people, 3.45%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.45%

* 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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