Octride 50mcg Injection 1ml

Hormonal Therapy Prescription (Rx) Required

OCTREOTIDE 50MCG

NPR 488.00

Mfr: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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What is OCTRIDE 50mcg?

OCTRIDE 50mcg contains Octreotide which is a synthetic compound derived from somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body. It inhibits the effects of certain hormones such as growth hormone

What OCTRIDE 50mcg is used for?

OCTRIDE 50mcg is used,

in acromegaly, a condition where the body produces too much growth hormone
to relieve symptoms associated with some tumours of the gastrointestinal tract
to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas gland
to stop bleeding and to protect from re-bleeding from ruptured gastro-oesophageal varices in patients suffering from cirrhosis (chronic liver disease)
to treat pituitary tumor that produce too much thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:

are allergic to Octreotide or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
have or ever had gallstones
have problems with your blood sugar levels, either too high (diabetes) or too low (hypoglycaemia)
have a history of vitamin B12 deprivation
have liver or kidney problem

OCTRIDE 50mcg should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed
Do not breast-feed while using OCTRIDE 50mcg
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

OCTRIDE 50mcg has no effects on the ability to drive and use machines.

Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any of the following medicines:

ciclosporin used as immunosuppressants
bromocriptine used to treat Parkinson’s disease
quinidine used to treat heart rhythm problem
terfenadine used to treat allergies
medicines used to control your blood pressure (e.g. a beta blocker or a calcium channel blocker)
insulin used for diabetes

Depending on the condition being treated, OCTRIDE 50mcg will be given by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection in upper arms, thighs, and abdomen or intravenous (into a vein) infusion
This medicines will be administered by a healthcare professional.

allergic reactions including skin rash, difficulty in breathing or dizziness
inflammation of the pancreas gland (pancreatitis) marked by sudden pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
liver inflammation (hepatitis), symptoms may include yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, generally feeling unwell, itching, light-coloured urine
irregular heartbeat
thirst, low urine output, dark urine, dry flushed skin
underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) causing change in heart rate, appetite or weight; tiredness, feeling cold, or swelling at the front of the neck
changes in the level of sugar in the blood
impaired glucose tolerance
gallstones, leading to sudden back pain

diarrhoea
abdominal pain
nausea
constipation
flatulence (wind)
headache
local pain at the injection site
stomach discomfort after meal (dyspepsia)
vomiting
feeling of fullness in the stomach
fatty stools
loose stools
discolouration of faeces
dizziness
loss of appetite
change in liver function tests
hair loss
shortness of breath
weakness

Additional Information
Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2-8ºC). Do not freeze
This product must be used immediately and any unused drug-product must be discarded
Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
OCTRIDE 50MCG should only be used if it is clear and free of particles.

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