Varitide 0.05mg 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.

Varitide 0.05mg 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 Varitide Injection

Acromegaly
Carcinoid tumours
Bleeding esophageal varices

Side effects of Varitide 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 Varitide

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

How to use Varitide Injection

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

How Varitide Injection works

Varitide 0.05mg 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 Varitide 0.05mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Varitide 0.05mg 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.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Varitide 0.05mg 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

Varitide 0.05mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Varitide 0.05mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Varitide 0.05mg Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Varitide 0.05mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Varitide 0.05mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Varitide Injection?

If you miss a dose of Varitide 0.05mg 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.

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Quick Tips

Varitide 0.05mg 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

Interaction with Drugs

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

Acarbose

Brand(s): Diadose, Abacus, Disorb

SERIOUS

Chlorpropamide

Brand(s): Diabinese

SERIOUS

Glibenclamide

Brand(s): No Gluco, Diabnil, D Con

SERIOUS

Gliclazide

Brand(s): Diabic

SERIOUS

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Patient Concerns

My doctor ask me to take vit k injection. I am 35 week pregnant. Why this injection is necessary?

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Your blood must be showing some abnormal results regarding clotting. This injections are given to prevent excessive bleeding during delivery

I have one child.is there is any injection for prevent the pregnancy.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Yes inj are there but they need to be taken every 3 months. They can cause irregular bleeding or spotting or slight weight gain.

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.

My son got injured during cycling and bleeding occurred. Now bleeding stopped and he is feeling pain.The ruptured area is of size 4cm x 3cm approx.We have applied coconut oil. In the medical shop ,they have give two tablets Voltafram 50 and cefaclass 100.Can he take those tablets and what medication / precautions we have to take.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Get TT injection if not already vaccinated and get Dressing done from a Doctor. Give Tab Dolo 500 1 tab SOS for pain

What is the cause of enlarge spleen and liver? What treatment to be given? What precautions should be taken? Problem has got repeated in 2 months

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.There are many causes of liver and spleen enlargementfew examples--Infection: Acute viral hepatitis. Infectious mononucleosis. Haematological disease: Myeloproliferative disease. Leukaemia. Metabolic disease: Niemann-Pick disease. Chronic liver disease and portal hypertension: Chronic active hepatitis. Amyloidosis. Acromegaly. Systemic lupus erythematosus. Sarcoidosis.

I have used preganews and i got positive result that means i am pregnant so plz give me any medicine name or injection i don't want pregnency

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

hi PATIENT u r pregnant simply go to a govt hospital to a gynaecologist and get it aborted by simple method. there is no way u can do this at home and its illegal too and if more bleeding occurs u can die too so don't take risk. its very easy aajkal, just visit a govt hospital

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FAQs

Q. Is Varitide 0.05mg Injection a chemo drug?

Yes, Varitide 0.05mg Injection is a chemo drug, used in patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) endocrine tumors and pituitary tumors

Q. Is Varitide 0.05mg Injection hormone/ protein?

No, Varitide 0.05mg Injection 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 Varitide 0.05mg Injection safe?

Varitide 0.05mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Varitide 0.05mg Injection a proton pump inhibitor/ vasopressor?

No, Varitide 0.05mg Injection is neither a proton pump inhibitor nor a vasopressor

Q. Does Varitide 0.05mg Injection cause hyperglycemia?

Yes, hyperglycemia is a common side effect of Varitide 0.05mg Injection treatment

Q. Does Varitide 0.05mg Injection cause hair loss and weight gain?

Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Varitide 0.05mg Injection treatment. Varitide 0.05mg Injection may cause weight gain

Q. Does Varitide 0.05mg Injection make you tired?

Yes, Varitide 0.05mg Injection may make you feel tired.

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