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| Brand | Sun Pharmaceutical Ind.Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. |
| Prescription required | Yes |
Octride Depot 20 mg Injection
Octreotide acetate (20mg)
Description
Octride Depot 20mg Injection 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. Octride Depot 20mg Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so. Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, and headache. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have problems with your liver. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking.Benefits
1. In Acromegaly: Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Octride Depot 20mg Injection helps to reduce the increased levels of growth hormone, restores them to normal and therefore prevents complication of acromegaly such as diabetes or heart diseases. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. 2. In Carcinoid tumours: Carcinoid tumors are slow growing abnormal masses that occur in several parts of the body, chiefly, intestine, pancreas, colon, rectum, lungs etc. These tumors occur due to oversecretion of certain hormones in our body. Octride Depot 20mg Injection helps reduce these hormone levels to normal range and prevents further complications. Follow your doctor’s instructions to get maximum benefit. 3. In Bleeding esophageal varices: Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Octride Depot 20mg Injection helps prevent abnormal growth of tissues that may cause these blockages and also helps control bleeding in such cases.How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Specification
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them. Common side effects of Octride: - Diarrhea - Abdominal pain - Nausea - Constipation - Flatulence - Headache - Increased glucose level in blood - Injection site reactionThis information is for reference only. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any medicine.