Octride Depot 20Mg Injection

Octride Depot 20Mg Injection is a somatostatic agent. It is used to treat severe cases of diarrhea, flushes and types of cancer. It functions by decreasing the blood levels of hormones and chemical messengers. It is sold under the trade name of Sandostatin.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, skin rash, swelling, enlarged glands, bloating and slow or irregular heartbeat. If the allergic reactions persist or worsen over time seek the help of your health care provider right away.

Before using this medication notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within Octride Depot 20Mg Injection, you have any other allergies, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have e a history of gallbladder, thyroid problems, heart problems, slow or irregular heartbeat, you are undergoing dialysis, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The dosage for this medication should be based on your medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults for Carcinoid tumor is 100-600 mcg daily by IV or subcutaneously in doses of 2-4.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Acromegaly

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Nausea

• Constipation

• Flatulence

• Headache

• Increased Glucose Level In Blood

• Gallstones

• Injection Site Reaction

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Sandostatin 0.05mg injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Sandostatin 0.05mg injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Octride Depot 20Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Sandostatin LAR 20mg Injection

  Novartis India Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Octreotide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Octride Depot 20Mg Injection It decreases and regularizes growth hormone or somatomedin C concentration in patients with acromegaly. It also triggers phosphotyrosine phosphatase and the functioning of the Na(+)/H(+) exchanger through pertussis toxin insensitive G proteins.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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