It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sandostatin. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sandostatin 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sandostatin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Sandostatin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sandostatin is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sandostatin is recommended.
CAUTION
Sandostatin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sandostatin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Sandostatin 0.05mg/ml Injection
Introduction
Sandostatin 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.
Sandostatin is generally given by a healthcare professional. You shoul ... Show more
Uses of Sandostatin
Acromegaly
Carcinoid tumours
Bleeding esophageal varices
Side effects of Sandostatin
Common
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Constipation
Flatulence
Headache
Increased glucose level in blood
Injection site reaction
How to use Sandostatin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Sandostatin works
Sandostatin 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 ... Show more
What if you forget to take Sandostatin?
If you miss a dose of Sandostatin, 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.
Quick Tips
Sandostatin 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 after ... Show more
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.
Brief Description
Indication
Acromegaly, Variceal haemorrhage, Secretory neoplasms, Following pancreatic surgery, HIV-associated diarrhoea
Administration
IV Preparation
Common diluent: 50-100 ?g/50 mL NS
Common diluent for continuous IV infusion: 1200 ?g/250 mL NS
Minimum volume: 50 mL NS
IV/IM Ad ... Show more
Adult Dose
Acromegaly
Solution: 50 mcg SC q8hr initially; titrate up to 500 mcg SC q8hr if necessary; after successful treatment with solution for 2 weeks, init ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Without dialysis, dose adjustment not necessary; with dialysis, 10 mg IM every 4 weeks initially, then titrate to effect
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Octreotide is a synthetic analogue of somatostatin which acts by suppressing basal and stimulated secretion of growth hormone (GH). It also suppresses ... Show more
Precaution
Renal disease; risk of gall bladder disease; DM; hypothyroidism. Pregnancy, lactation, children, elderly. Monitor levels of vitamin B12 during long te ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Gallbladder problems (>60%): Decreased gallbladder contractility, gallstones, cholecystitis, cholestatic hepatitis,Dysglycemia (25%),Hypothyroid ... Show more
Interaction
Dosage adjustment of concurrent therapy may be necessary with calcium channel blockers, oral hypoglycaemics, ?-blockers, diuretics. May increase conce ... Show more
ফার্মেসীর জন্য পাইকারি দামে ঔষধ কিনতে রেজিস্টেশন করুন
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.