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Octatide 50mcg Injection

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

Product introduction

Octatide 50mcg 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.

Octatide 50mcg 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 Octatide Injection

  • Acromegaly
  • Carcinoid tumours
  • Bleeding esophageal varices

Benefits of Octatide Injection

In Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Octatide 50mcg 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.

In Carcinoid tumours

Carcinoid tumors are slow growing abnormal masses that occur in several parts of the body, chiefly, intestine, pancreas, colon, rectum, lungs etc. These tumors occur due to oversecretion of certain hormones in our body. Octatide 50mcg Injection helps reduce these hormone levels to normal range and prevents further complications. Follow your doctor’s instructions to get maximum benefit.

In Bleeding esophageal varices

Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Octatide 50mcg Injection helps prevent abnormal growth of tissues that may cause these blockages and also helps control bleeding in such cases.

Side effects of Octatide 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 Octatide

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

How to use Octatide Injection

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

How Octatide Injection works

Octatide 50mcg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Octatide 50mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Octatide 50mcg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Octatide 50mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Octatide 50mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Octatide 50mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Octatide 50mcg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Octatide 50mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Octatide 50mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Octatide Injection?

If you miss a dose of Octatide 50mcg 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

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Quick tips

  • Octatide 50mcg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Somatostatin Analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Somatostatin analogues

Interaction with drugs

Taking Octatide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Diadose, Abacus, Disorb
Serious
Brand(s): Diabinese
Serious
Brand(s): No Gluco, Diabnil, D Con
Serious
Brand(s): Diabic
Serious

Patient concerns

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I am having ulcers in my mouth due to which i cant eat food secondly whenever i eat i feel burning in my chest . suffering from such condition since a month my doctor told me that i m deficit of vitamin . but he didnt say which vitamin . so i want to know if he is right
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
You have gastritis and Gastro esophageal reflux. Can take sompraz-IT OD before breakfast n syp digene thrice daily 2tsf.
Base of the breast like tumours formed 4 months back but at that time there is no pain.but now pain.
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Get it examined in the clinic
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FAQs

Q. What should I monitor when taking Octatide 50mcg 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.

Q. I am experiencing nausea. Is this due to Octatide 50mcg 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.

Q. Does Octatide 50mcg Injection result in thyroid disorders?

Yes, Octatide 50mcg Injection may suppress the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism.

Q. Does Octatide 50mcg Injection affect blood sugar?

Yes, Octatide 50mcg 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 Octatide 50mcg Injection.

Q. Does Octatide 50mcg Injection cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Octatide 50mcg Injection. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Octatide 50mcg Injection. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.

Q. Does Octatide 50mcg Injection cause constipation?

Yes, Octatide 50mcg 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.

Q. I am experiencing a headache, is it due to Octatide 50mcg Injection?

Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Octatide 50mcg 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.

Q. How will you know that Octatide 50mcg 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.

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References

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