Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionOctreotide 20mg Long-acting release Injection
SimilarityOctreotide Acetate 20 mg
StorageCold chain shipment
MG Medicals, Briefing of Sandostatin LAR 20mg 1 Injection
Uses of Sandostatin LAR 20mg 1 InjectionSandostatin LAR 20 mg Injection is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumours and bleeding esophageal varices. It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.
Sandostatin LAR 20mg 1 Injection side reactionsDiarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Constipation, Flatulence, Headache, Increased glucose level in blood, Gallstones, Injection site reaction
How to take Sandostatin LAR 20mg 1 InjectionYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Sandostatin LAR 20mg 1 Injection worksSandostatin LAR 20 mg 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.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Sandostatin LAR 20mg 1 Injection
- Seek medical attention if you experience disturbances in your line of vision.
- Your thyroid function and liver function will be monitored during octreotide therapy.
- Do not drive or operate machines while on octreotide treatment as it may cause blurred vision and headache.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking a medicine to control your blood pressure or if you are a patient with diabetes.
- If you are a woman of child bearing age, effective contraceptive method should be adopted during treatment with octreotide.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
probably safe
Sandostatin LAR 20 mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Sandostatin LAR 20 mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
safe
Sandostatin LAR 20 mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
safe
Sandostatin LAR 20 mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sandostatin LAR 20 mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
caution
Sandostatin LAR 20 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sandostatin LAR 20 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Sandostatin LAR 20 mg 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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