Octotide 0.1mg Injection
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Quick Facts
About Octotide 0.1mg Injection
Octotide 0.1mg Injection is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices. It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.Octotide 0.1mg Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, and headache. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have problems with your liver. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking.
How It Works
Octotide 0.1mg Injection is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices. It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.Octotide 0.1mg Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, and headache. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have problems with your liver. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking.
How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Octotide 0.1mg 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.\n
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8C). Do not freeze.
Prescription required. Upload a valid prescription at checkout or via prescription upload.
Composition of Octotide 0.1mg Injection
Uses of Octotide 0.1mg Injection
Key Benefits of Octotide 0.1mg Injection
- In Acromegaly Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Octotide 0.1mg Injection helps to reduce the increased levels of growth hormone, restores them to normal and therefore prevents complication of acromegaly such as diabetes or heart diseases. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side Effects of Octotide 0.1mg Injection
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Injection site reaction
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Octotide 0.1mg Injection
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Octotide 0.1mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Octotide 0.1mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Octotide 0.1mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Octotide 0.1mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Octotide 0.1mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Octotide 0.1mg Injection is recommended.
Octotide 0.1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Octotide 0.1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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