Octride Depot 30 mg Injection

WHAT IS OCTREOTIDE INJECTION?

Octride Depot 30 mg is a hormone drug
that is used to treat some types of cancer.  Octride Depot is a man-made
protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin.
Octride Depot lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon
(involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect
digestion.

USES
OF OCTREOTIDE INJECTION:

Octride Depot  is given to
control symptoms such as diarrhea or flushing in patients with tumors such as
carcinoid, pancreatic islet cell tumors, gastrinoma, or vasoactive intestinal
peptide-secreting tumors (VIPomas). It is also used to treat acromegaly, when
the body produces too much growth hormone, and the hands, feet, face or head
grow too large.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:

severe stomach pain or
tenderness, severe constipation; slow or uneven heartbeats;
severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to
your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate;
high blood sugar–increased thirst, increased
urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred
vision, weight loss;
low blood sugar–headache, hunger, weakness,
sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling
jittery; or
underactive thyroid–extreme tired feeling, dry
skin, joint pain or stiffness, muscle pain or weakness, hoarse voice, feeling
more sensitive to cold temperatures, weight gain.

COMMON SIDE
EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE:

Octride Depot 30 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.

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

Diarrhea, constipation;
vomiting, upset stomach; bloating, gas; headache, dizziness; or pain when
injecting the medicine.

DRUGS
INTERACTIONS: 

Octride Depot 30 mg Injection is a somatostatic agent. It is used to treat severe cases of
diarrhea, flushes and types of cancer. It functions by decreasing
the blood levels of hormones and chemical messengers. It is sold under the
trade name of Sandostatin.

Before
using this medication notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any of the
ingredients contained within Octride Depot 30 mg Injection, you have any other
allergies, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have
e a history of gallbladder, thyroid problems, heart problems, slow or irregular
heartbeat, you are undergoing dialysis, you are pregnant or
are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

DRUGS PRECAUTIONS:

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.