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USES OF OCTOTIDE INJECTION

  • Acromegaly
  • Carcinoid tumours
  • Bleeding esophageal varices


BENEFITS OF OCTOTIDE INJECTION

In Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Octotide 0.1mg 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.



SIDE EFFECTS OF OCTOTIDE 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 Octotide

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



HOW TO USE OCTOTIDE INJECTION

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



HOW OCTOTIDE INJECTION WORKS

Octotide 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.



SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Octotide 0.1mg 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

Octotide 0.1mg 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

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

Octotide 0.1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Octotide 0.1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.



WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE OCTOTIDE INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Octotide 0.1mg 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.



All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine



Quick tips

·       Octotide 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.



Fact Box

Chemical Class

Somatostatin Analogues

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Somatostatin analogues




Interaction with drugs

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