Product Description:

• Octreotide is a synthetic compound derived from somatostatin; a substance normally found in the human body which inhibits the effects of certain hormones such as growth hormone.
• The advantages of Octreotide over somatostatin are that it is stronger and its effects last longer.

How to use:

• Use Sandostatin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
• Sandostatin injection is injected under the skin, into a muscle, or as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.

Caution & Warnings:

• If you know that you have gallstones now, or have had them in the past; tell your doctor, as prolonged use of Octreotide, may result in gallstone formation.
• Your doctor may wish to check your gallbladder periodically.
• If you have problems with your blood sugar levels, either too high or too low.
• When Octreotide is used to treat bleeding from gastro-esophageal varices; monitoring of blood sugar levels is mandatory.
• If you have a history of vitamin B12 deprivation your doctor may wish to check your vitamin B12 level periodically.
• If you receive treatment with Octreotide over a long period of time, your doctor may wish to check your thyroid function periodically. Your doctor will check your liver function.

Side Effects:

• Inflammation of the gallbladder; symptoms may include pain in the upper right abdomen, fever, nausea, yellowing of the skin and eyes
• Thirst, low urine output, dark urine, dry flushed skin
• Irregular heartbeat.
• Hypersensitivity reactions including skin rash
• A type of allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that can cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, swelling and tingling, possibly with a drop in blood pressure with dizziness or loss of consciousness.
• An inflammation of the pancreas gland; symptoms may include sudden pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• Liver inflammation; symptoms may include yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, generally feeling unwell, itching, and light-colored urine.
• Low level of platelet counts in blood; this could result in increased bleeding or bruising

Ingredients:

• Octreotide 0.2 Mg