

Product introduction
Octiross 100mg 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.
Octiross 100mg 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 Octiross Injection
- Acromegaly
- Bleeding esophageal varices
- Carcinoid tumours
Benefits of Octiross Injection
Octiross 100mg 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.
Octiross 100mg 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.
In carcinoid tumors, Octiross 100mg 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 Octiross Injection
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Gallbladder disease
- Sinus bradycardia
- Abdominal discomfort
- Decreased level of thyroid hormones in neonates
How to use Octiross Injection
How Octiross Injection works
Quick tips
- Octiross 100mg 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.
- Octiross 100mg 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.