Sandostatin LAR 10mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Novartis India Ltd
Active Ingredient	Octreotide acetate (10mg)
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	4.3
User Reviews	719

FAQ

Does Sandostatin LAR 10mg cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Sandostatin LAR 10mg. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Sandostatin LAR 10mg. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.

Does Sandostatin LAR 10mg affect blood sugar?

Yes, Sandostatin LAR 10mg 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 Sandostatin LAR 10mg.

Does Sandostatin LAR 10mg cause constipation?

Yes, Sandostatin LAR 10mg 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.

What should I monitor when taking Sandostatin LAR 10mg?

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 a headache, is it due to Sandostatin LAR 10mg?

Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Sandostatin LAR 10mg. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.

How will you know that Sandostatin LAR 10mg is working?

Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.

I am experiencing nausea. Is this due to Sandostatin LAR 10mg?

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 Sandostatin LAR 10mg result in thyroid disorders?

Yes, Sandostatin LAR 10mg may suppress the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism.

What if you forget to take Sandostatin LAR Injection?

If you miss a dose of Sandostatin LAR 10mg, 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

Sandostatin LAR 10mg Injection Reviews

Sandostatin LAR 10mg 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.

Sandostatin LAR 10mg 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 Sandostatin LAR 10mg Injection Works

Sandostatin LAR 10mg 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 Sandostatin LAR 10mg Injection

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

Benefits of Sandostatin LAR 10mg Injection

In Acromegaly: Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Sandostatin LAR 10mg 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.
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. Sandostatin LAR 10mg 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. Sandostatin LAR 10mg helps prevent abnormal growth of tissues that may cause these blockages and also helps control bleeding in such cases.

Uses of Sandostatin LAR 10mg Injection

Bleeding esophageal varices
Acromegaly
Carcinoid tumours

Sandostatin LAR 10mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Sandostatin LAR 10mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving ^SAFE

Sandostatin LAR 10mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^CAUTION

Sandostatin LAR 10mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sandostatin LAR 10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Sandostatin LAR 10mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sandostatin LAR 10mg is recommended.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Sandostatin LAR 10mg 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.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sandostatin LAR 10mg. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.
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.
Sandostatin LAR 10mg helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas.
It is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein.
When used long term, your doctor may monitor your thyroid function, gallbladder function, liver function and vitamin b12 levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines to control your blood pressure or if you are diabetic.

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