Ocufine Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Neoveritas Healthcare Pvt. Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Octreotide acetate (100mcg) |
| Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
| Chemical Class | Somatostatin Analogues |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | HORMONES |
| Action Class | Somatostatin analogues |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 508 |
FAQ
What should I monitor when taking Ocufine?
Seek immediate medical help if you have lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, chest pain or discomfort, slow or irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, or unusual tiredness. These may be symptoms of heart rhythm problems.
I am experiencing nausea. Is this due to Ocufine?
Nausea is one of the common side-effects of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty.
Does Ocufine cause constipation?
Yes, Ocufine may cause constipation. Try to eat a well-balanced diet with lots of fibre and drink plenty of water. Do not take any laxatives without consulting your doctor.
Does Ocufine affect blood sugar?
Yes, Ocufine may cause your blood sugar levels to rise or fall resulting in a dose change of insulin or other anti-diabetic medications. You will be advised to regularly monitor your sugar level while on treatment with Ocufine.
I am experiencing a headache, is it due to Ocufine?
Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Ocufine. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.
Does Ocufine cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Ocufine. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Ocufine. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.
How will you know that Ocufine is working?
Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.
Does Ocufine result in thyroid disorders?
Yes, Ocufine may suppress the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism.
What if you forget to take Ocufine?
If you miss a dose of Ocufine, 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.\n
Ocufine Injection Reviews
Ocufine 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.
Ocufine 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.
Ocufine 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.
How Ocufine Injection Works
Ocufine 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.
How to Use Ocufine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Ocufine Injection
- 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. Ocufine helps reduce these hormone levels to normal range and prevents further complications. Follow your doctor’s instructions to get maximum benefit.
- 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. Ocufine helps prevent abnormal growth of tissues that may cause these blockages and also helps control bleeding in such cases.
- In Acromegaly: Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Ocufine 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.
Uses of Ocufine Injection
- Carcinoid tumours
- Acromegaly
- Bleeding esophageal varices
Ocufine Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ocufine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ocufine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Liver
CAUTION
Ocufine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ocufine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ocufine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ocufine is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ocufine is recommended.
Driving
SAFE
Ocufine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Quick Tips
- When used long term, your doctor may monitor your thyroid function, gallbladder function, liver function and vitamin b12 levels regularly.
- Ocufine helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines to control your blood pressure or if you are diabetic.
- 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 afterwards.
- Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.
References
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- McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1094.
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