Octreotide Benefits & Uses

Octreotide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acromegaly

Other Benefits

Carcinoid Syndrome

Octreotide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Acromegaly Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dose may increase 500 mcg, TID if necessary
Geriatric	Disease: Acromegaly Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dose may increase 500 mcg, TID if necessary

Octreotide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Octreotide is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Increased Glucose level in the blood
पित्ताशय की पथरी

Mild

Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
पेट की गैस
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Hair Loss
Tiredness

Common

Weight gain

Octreotide Related Warnings

Is the use of Octreotide safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Octreotide on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Octreotide safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Octreotide in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Octreotide is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Octreotide on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Octreotide. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Octreotide on the Liver?

Octreotide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Octreotide on the Heart?

Octreotide can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Octreotide with Other Drugs

Octreotide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Octreotide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Octreotide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gallstones
Allergy
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Octreotide

Is this Octreotide habit forming or addictive?

Octreotide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Octreotide since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Octreotide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Octreotide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Octreotide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Octreotide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Octreotide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Octreotide

Information about the interaction of Octreotide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown