Octreotide acetate (0.1mg)
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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Octotide
1 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Octotide 0.1mg Injection is a similar to somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body which inhibits the effects of certain hormones such as growth hormone. It also lowers the bleeding from the food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.
Related Warnings
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.
Seek immediate medical help if you have lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, chest pain or discomfort, slow or irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, or unusual tiredness. These may be symptoms of heart rhythm problems.
Nausea is one of the common side-effects of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty.
Yes, Octotide 0.1mg Injection may suppress the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism.
Yes, Octotide 0.1mg Injection may cause your blood sugar levels to rise or fall resulting in a dose change of insulin or other anti-diabetic medications. You will be advised to regularly monitor your sugar level while on treatment with Octotide 0.1mg Injection.
Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Octotide 0.1mg Injection. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Octotide 0.1mg Injection. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.
Yes, Octotide 0.1mg Injection may cause constipation. Try to eat a well-balanced diet with lots of fibre and drink plenty of water. Do not take any laxatives without consulting your doctor.
Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Octotide 0.1mg Injection. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.
Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.
