OCTREOTIDE ACETATE 50/100 MCG Injection

Octrasil 100 Injection is a synthetic protein similar to a hormone in the human body called somatostatin. It is used for the treatment of acromegaly, a hormonal disorder in which the pituitary gland produces an excess of growth hormone. It is also used for the treatment of severe watery diarrhea associated with certain cancers.

Octreotide is used to treat severe watery diarrhea and sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by certain types of tumors (e.g., carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors) that are found usually in the intestines and pancreas. The symptoms occur when these tumors make too much of certain natural substances (hormones). This medication works by blocking the production of these hormones. By decreasing watery diarrhea, octreotide helps to reduce the loss of body fluids and minerals.

Octreotide is also used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly) that occurs when the body makes too much of a certain natural substance called growth hormone. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Octreotide works by decreasing the amount of growth hormone to normal levels.

Acromegaly

This medicine is used for the treatment of acromegaly, a condition in which the pituitary gland secretes an excess amount of growth hormone

Carcinoid Tumors

This medicine is used in the treatment of severe diarrhea and flushing episodes associated with carcinoid tumors.

Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumors (VIPomas)

This medicine is used in the treatment of severe watery diarrhea associated with vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Octride 100 Injection

• Nausea and Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Increase in blood glucose levelSEVERE
• Decreased Thyroid Hormone levelsSEVERE
• Decreased heartbeat
• Difficulty in breathing
• Gallbladder Stones