Actide 0.1mg Injection

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Last updated on 05 Jan 2026 | 05:03 PM (IST)

Actide 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.

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General Information

Contains

Octreotide acetate (0.1mg)

Marketer

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Actide 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.

Uses of Actide Injection

Acromegaly
Bleeding esophageal varices
Carcinoid tumours

Benefits of Actide Injection

Acromegaly
Actide 0.1mg Injection is used to manage acromegaly by helping control the excessive production of growth hormone. This helps relieve symptoms such as enlarged hands and feet, joint pain, and changes in facial features, improving overall quality of life and reducing the risk of long-term complications.

Bleeding esophageal varices
Actide 0.1mg Injection is used to control bleeding in esophageal varices, a serious complication often seen in liver disease. It helps reduce blood flow to the affected veins, lowering the risk of bleeding and supporting stabilization during emergency treatment.

Carcinoid tumours
In carcinoid tumors, Actide 0.1mg Injection helps reduce symptoms like flushing and diarrhea caused by the excessive release of hormones. It provides symptomatic relief and helps stabilize the condition, making day-to-day living more manageable for affected individuals.

Side effects of Actide Injection

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 them

Common side effects of Actide

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Constipation
Flatulence
Headache
Increased glucose level in blood
Injection site reaction

How to use Actide Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Actide Injection works

Actide 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.

All substitutes for Actide 0.1mg Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Actide 0.1mg Injection helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas.
It is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein.
It may temporarily cause pain at the site of injection. You can relieve this by gently rubbing the site of injection for a few seconds afterwards.
When used long term, your doctor may monitor your thyroid function, gallbladder function, liver function and vitamin b12 levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines to control your blood pressure or if you are diabetic.
Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.
Actide 0.1mg Injection helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas.
It is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein.
It may temporarily cause pain at the site of injection. You can relieve this by gently rubbing the site of injection for a few seconds afterwards.
When used long term, your doctor may monitor your thyroid function, gallbladder function, liver function and vitamin b12 levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines to control your blood pressure or if you are diabetic.
Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actide 0.1mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actide 0.1mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actide 0.1mg Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

SAFE

Actide 0.1mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actide 0.1mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Actide 0.1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Actide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Ciclosporin (Injection Route)

Monitor drug levels of Ciclosporin; dosage adjustments may be needed.

Moderate

Ivabradine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor cardiac function and may modify the doses if required.

Moderate

Labetalol (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor cardiac function and may modify the doses if required.

Moderate

Metoprolol Succinate (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor cardiac function and may modify the doses if required.

Moderate

Nebivolol (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor cardiac function and may modify the doses if required.

Frequently asked questions

What should I monitor when taking Actide 0.1mg Injection?

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.

I am experiencing nausea. Is this due to Actide 0.1mg Injection?

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.

Does Actide 0.1mg Injection result in thyroid disorders?

Yes, Actide 0.1mg Injection may suppress the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism.

Does Actide 0.1mg Injection affect blood sugar?

Yes, Actide 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 Actide 0.1mg Injection.

Does Actide 0.1mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Actide 0.1mg Injection. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Actide 0.1mg Injection. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.

Does Actide 0.1mg Injection cause constipation?

Yes, Actide 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.

I am experiencing a headache, is it due to Actide 0.1mg Injection?

Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Actide 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.

How will you know that Actide 0.1mg Injection is working?

Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Peptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Somatostatin Analogues (SSAs)

Related lab tests

Growth Hormone

Insulin Like Growth Factor 1

References

Master SB. Hypothalamic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 650.
McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1094.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1010.
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Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090. || 136, New Ashirwad Ind. Est. No.5, Ram Mandir Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 104, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Actide Injection

Benefits of Actide Injection

Side effects of Actide Injection

How to use Actide Injection

How Actide Injection works

All substitutes for Actide 0.1mg Injection

Octride 0.1mg Injection

Otide 0.1mg Injection

Octotide 0.1mg Injection

Neoctide 0.1mg Injection

Sandostatin 0.1mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Ciclosporin (Injection Route)

Ivabradine (Oral Route)

Labetalol (Injection Route)

Metoprolol Succinate (Oral Route)

Nebivolol (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What should I monitor when taking Actide 0.1mg Injection?

I am experiencing nausea. Is this due to Actide 0.1mg Injection?

Does Actide 0.1mg Injection result in thyroid disorders?

Does Actide 0.1mg Injection affect blood sugar?

Does Actide 0.1mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Does Actide 0.1mg Injection cause constipation?

I am experiencing a headache, is it due to Actide 0.1mg Injection?

How will you know that Actide 0.1mg Injection is working?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Growth Hormone

Insulin Like Growth Factor 1

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