It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Stilamin. Please consult your doctor.
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Stilamin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stilamin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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It is not known whether Stilamin alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
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There is limited information available on the use of Stilamin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Stilamin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Stilamin 3mg/amp Injection
Introduction
Stilamin is a medicine used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices. It works by blocking certain hormones in the body as well as decreasing the bleeding from food pipe by narrowing the blood vessels.
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Uses of Stilamin
Acromegaly
Carcinoid tumours
Bleeding esophageal varices
Side effects of Stilamin
Common
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Flatulence
Headache
Increased glucose level in blood
Injection site reaction
Gallstones
How to use Stilamin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Stilamin works
Stilamin works by blocking the effects of certain natural hormones in the body such as serotonin and growth hormone. It also decreases bleeding from food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.
What if you forget to take Stilamin?
If you miss a dose of Stilamin, 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
Stilamin 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
GI haemorrhage
Adult Dose
Intravenous
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
Adult: Initially, 250 mcg as a bolus inj over 3-5 min, followed by a continuous infusion of 3.5 mcg/kg/hr u ... Show more
Mode of Action
Somatostatin is a polypetide obtained synthetically or from the hypothalamus. It acts by inhibiting the release of growth hormone from the anterior pi ... Show more
Precaution
Monitor blood glucose levels. May inhibit intestinal absorption thus concomitant parenteral nutrition may be recommended.
Side Effect
Rapid infusion may lead to abdominal discomfort, nausea, flushing, bradycardia.
Interaction
Lengthens the time of hexobarbital-induced sleep & potentiates the action of pentetrazol.
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