Octreotide acetate
Uses
Octreotide Acetate is used for Diarrhea and flushing caused by certain types of cancer, Acromegaly and bleeding esophageal varices.
How it Works
Sandostatin LAR Injection works in a similar way to somatostatin, somatostatin is a substance normally found in the human body which works to inhibit the effects of certain hormones such as growth hormone. Sandostatin LAR Injection works by lowering the bleeding from the food pipe by constricting and narrowing the blood vessels.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Sandostatin LAR Injection can include the symptoms below; Gas,
Headache,
Nausea
Abdominal pain,
Nausea,
Constipation,
Flatulence,
Increased glucose level
Constipation,
Diarrhea,
Dizziness,
in blood,
Gallstones,
Injection site reaction
Headache,
Nausea
Abdominal pain,
Nausea,
Constipation,
Flatulence,
Increased glucose level
Constipation,
Diarrhea,
Dizziness,
in blood,
Gallstones,
Injection site reaction
Storage
The acceptable duration of storage at room temperature for this product is 14 days