Octride 100Mg Injection

This injection is a somatostatic agent. This medication acts as a synthetic protein similar and used for the treatment of acromegaly to reduce the growth of excess hormone. 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. Before using this injection notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within this injection. Also, you have any other allergies, and you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs.

• Acromegaly

• Flushing

• Diarrhoea

• Low Blood Pressure

• Rash

• Allergy

• Gallstones

• Hypothyroidism

• Abdominal Pain Upper

• Nausea

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This injection is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This 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 injection. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming this injection.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Octride 100Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Okeron 100Mg Injection

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Octotide 100Mg Injection

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ferotide 100Mg Injection

  Ferring Pharmaceuticals

• Varioct 100Mg Injection

  Biocon

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this injection, 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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

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

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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• Interaction with Medicine

  This injection interacts with Forxiga 5Mg Tablet, Forxiga 10Mg Tablet and Apidra 100Iu Cartridge 3Ml.

• Interaction with Disease

  This injection interacts with Renal Dysfunction, Heart Disease, and Liver Disease.

• Ques : What is Octride 100Mg Injection?

  Ans : This injection has Octreotide Acetate as an active ingredient present. It performs its action by obstructing the production of growth hormones in the pancreatic glands.

• Ques : What are the uses of Octride 100Mg Injection?

  Ans : This injection is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, severe diarrhea, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors, and watery diarrhea.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Octride 100Mg Injection?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this injection. These include vomiting, diarrhea, headache, breathing difficulties, gallbladder stones, decreased thyroid hormone levels, decreased heartbeat, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Octride 100Mg Injection?

  Ans : This injection should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.