USES OF CELOSTATIN LAR INJECTION

• Acromegaly
• Carcinoid tumours
• Bleeding esophageal varices

BENEFITS OF CELOSTATIN LAR INJECTION

In Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Celostatin 10mg 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 CELOSTATIN LAR 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 Celostatin Lar

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

HOW TO USE CELOSTATIN LAR INJECTION

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

HOW CELOSTATIN LAR INJECTION WORKS

Celostatin 10mg 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 Celostatin 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Celostatin 10mg 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

Celostatin 10mg 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

Celostatin 10mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Celostatin 10mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Celostatin 10mg Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Celostatin 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Celostatin 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.