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Octreotide acetate
How Octreotide acetate works
Octreotide acetate 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.
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Constipation, Flatulence, Headache, Increased glucose level in blood, Gallstones, Injection site reaction
Usage
Octreotide acetate is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumours and bleeding esophageal varices.
It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Octreotide acetate a chemo drug?Yes, Octreotide acetate is a chemo drug, used in patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) endocrine tumors and pituitary tumors
Q. Is Octreotide acetate hormone/ protein?No, Octreotide acetate is a peptide or a hormone analogue. It is a synthetic compound derived from somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body
Q. Is Octreotide acetate safe?Octreotide acetate is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Octreotide acetate a proton pump inhibitor/ vasopressor?No, Octreotide acetate is neither a proton pump inhibitor nor a vasopressor
Q. Does Octreotide acetate cause hyperglycemia?Yes, hyperglycemia is a common side effect of Octreotide acetate treatment
Q. Does Octreotide acetate cause hair loss and weight gain?Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Octreotide acetate treatment. Octreotide acetate may cause weight gain
Q. Does Octreotide acetate make you tired?Yes, Octreotide acetate may make you feel tired.
