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Octotide 0.1mg Injection 1.0 ml in 1 vial

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Octotide 0.1mg Injection is a product of Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Composition: Octreotide acetate (0.1mg)

Pack of 1 ml

₹ 495.00

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All Details About Octotide 0.1mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Octotide 0.1mg Injection

Description:

Octotide 0. 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.

Octotide 0. 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. Earlier 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:

  • Acromegaly
  • Bleeding esophageal varices
  • Carcinoid tumours

Directions For Use:

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

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Octotide

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Octotide 0. Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Octotide 0. 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
Octotide 0. 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
Octotide 0. Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Octotide 0. Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Octotide 0. Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What should I monitor when taking Octotide 0. Injection?

Perceivek 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 Octotide 0. 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 Octotide 0. Injection result in thyroid disorders?

Affirmative, Octotide 0. Injection may suppress the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism.

Does Octotide 0. Injection affect blood sugar?

Affirmative, Octotide 0. 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 Octotide 0. Injection.

Does Octotide 0. Injection cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Octotide 0. Injection. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Octotide 0. Injection. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.

Does Octotide 0. Injection cause constipation?

Affirmative, Octotide 0. 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 Octotide 0. Injection?

Affirmative, headache is one of the side effects of Octotide 0. 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 Octotide 0. 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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