Somastin 3000 Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Active Ingredient	Somatostatin (3000mcg)
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	4.9
User Reviews	433

FAQ

What if you forget to take Somastin Injection?

If you miss a dose of Somastin 3000, 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

Somastin 3000 Injection Reviews

Somastin 3000 is a medicine used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices. It works by blocking certain hormones in the body as well as decreasing the bleeding from food pipe by narrowing the blood vessels.

Somastin 3000 is 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. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose regularly while on treatment with this medicine.

How Somastin 3000 Injection Works

Somastin 3000 works by blocking the effects of certain natural hormones in the body such as serotonin and growth hormone. It also decreases bleeding from food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

How to Use Somastin 3000 Injection

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

Benefits of Somastin 3000 Injection

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. Somastin 3000 helps prevent abnormal growth of tissues that may cause these blockages and also helps control bleeding in such cases.
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 the oversecretion of certain hormones in our body. Somastin 3000 helps reduce these hormone levels to normal range and prevents further complications. Follow your doctor’s instructions to get maximum benefit.
In Acromegaly: Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by the overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Somastin 3000 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 Somastin 3000 Injection

Acromegaly
Carcinoid tumours
Bleeding esophageal varices

Somastin 3000 Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Somastin 3000 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Somastin 3000 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Somastin 3000 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Somastin 3000 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Somastin 3000. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Somastin 3000 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

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.
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.
Somastin 3000 helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas.

References

ScienceDirect. Somatostatin.
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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.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).