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OCTREOKAL-100

Octreokal-100

Octreotide 100mcg Injection

Therapy of acromegaly (decreases the level of growth hormone). Treats carcinoid tumor symptoms (diarrhea, flushing).

Therapy of acromegaly (decreases the level of growth hormone). Treats carcinoid tumor symptoms (diarrhea, flushing). Treats VIPomas (tumors that lead to too much watery diarrhea). Avoids postoperative complications in pancreatic surgery. Applied in acute hemorrhage of esophageal varices in liver cirrhosis.

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Uses

Therapy of acromegaly (decreases the level of growth hormone). Treats carcinoid tumor symptoms (diarrhea, flushing). Treats VIPomas (tumors that lead to too much watery diarrhea). Avoids postoperative complications in pancreatic surgery. Applied in acute hemorrhage of esophageal varices in liver cirrhosis.

Side Effects

  • Pain, redness or swelling where injected Dizziness, tiredness, headache Nausea, vomiting, cramps in the abdomen, diarrhea or constipation Gallstones (on long-term use) Changes in blood sugar (hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia)

Uses

Therapy of acromegaly (decreases the level of growth hormone). Treats carcinoid tumor symptoms (diarrhea, flushing). Treats VIPomas (tumors that lead to too much watery diarrhea). Avoids postoperative complications in pancreatic surgery. Applied in acute hemorrhage of esophageal varices in liver cirrhosis.

Side Effects

  • Pain, redness or swelling where injected Dizziness, tiredness, headache Nausea, vomiting, cramps in the abdomen, diarrhea or constipation Gallstones (on long-term use) Changes in blood sugar (hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia)

Indications

  • Acromegaly (to decrease the level of growth hormone in case of inappropriate surgery/radiotherapy) Carcinoid syndrome (management of profuse diarrhea/flushing) VIPomas (diarrhea control) Endoscopic therapy of bleeding gastroesophageal varices (with endoscopic therapy) Pancreatic fistula and post-pancreatic surgery management

FAQ

Q1: What is the administration of Octreotide 100 mcg?
A: It is administered by a medical expert as a subcutaneous injection (under the skin) or IV infusion.

Q2: Does Octreotide have an impact on sugar levels?
A: Yes, it can lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, and therefore blood sugar levels are to be monitored.

Q3: Is it safe to use long-term?
A: Yes, but with long-term use, there is a possibility of developing gallstones. It might be suggested to conduct regular check-ups with ultrasound.

Q4: Is it self-injectable?
A: Sometimes physicians teach patients to inject subcutaneously at home, but it is usually done in hospital.

Indications

  • Acromegaly (to decrease the level of growth hormone in case of inappropriate surgery/radiotherapy) Carcinoid syndrome (management of profuse diarrhea/flushing) VIPomas (diarrhea control) Endoscopic therapy of bleeding gastroesophageal varices (with endoscopic therapy) Pancreatic fistula and post-pancreatic surgery management

FAQ

Q1: What is the administration of Octreotide 100 mcg?
A: It is administered by a medical expert as a subcutaneous injection (under the skin) or IV infusion.

Q2: Does Octreotide have an impact on sugar levels?
A: Yes, it can lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, and therefore blood sugar levels are to be monitored.

Q3: Is it safe to use long-term?
A: Yes, but with long-term use, there is a possibility of developing gallstones. It might be suggested to conduct regular check-ups with ultrasound.

Q4: Is it self-injectable?
A: Sometimes physicians teach patients to inject subcutaneously at home, but it is usually done in hospital.

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