Octreotide ratiopharm
This medicine helps control symptoms caused by too much growth hormone or other similar substances in the body, and it's also used to treat certain tumors.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, depotsuspensiota varten
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Octreotide acetate
Manufacturer
Teva B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your exact dose, which is usually 20 mg every 4 weeks, but it can be adjusted between 10 mg and 40 mg every 4 weeks based on your condition.
Method
This medicine is always given as an injection deep into your buttock muscle. If you get repeated injections, they will be given in alternating buttocks (left and right).
Important
The maximum dose for this medicine is usually 40 mg every 4 weeks, as directed by your doctor, not a daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Gallstones causing sudden back pain
- •High blood sugar levels
- •Diarrhea
- •Abdominal pain
- •Nausea
- •Constipation
- •Bloating/Gas
- •Headache
- •Pain at the injection site
- •Underactive thyroid gland, causing tiredness, feeling cold, or swelling in the front of the neck
- •Changes in thyroid test results
- •Gallbladder inflammation, with symptoms like pain in the upper right belly, fever, nausea, or yellow skin/eyes (jaundice)
- •Low blood sugar levels
- •Problems handling sugar (impaired glucose tolerance)
- •Slow heartbeat
- •Indigestion after eating
- •Vomiting
- •Feeling full in the stomach
- •Fatty stools
- •Loose stools
- •Changes in stool color
- •Dizziness
- •Loss of appetite
- •Changes in liver test results
- •Hair loss
- •Shortness of breath
- •Weakness or fatigue
RARE
- •Thirst, low urine production, dark urine, dry and reddish skin
- •Fast heart rate
- •Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions), including rash
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) with difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling, tingling, low blood pressure, dizziness, or fainting
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), with symptoms like sudden upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis), with symptoms like yellow skin/eyes, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, general feeling of illness, itching, or pale urine
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Low number of platelets, which can lead to easy bleeding or bruising
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to octreotide or any other ingredients in it.
- Tell your doctor if you have gallstones or have had them before, as long-term use of this medicine can cause gallstones. Your doctor may check your gallbladder regularly.
- If you have diabetes, this medicine can affect your blood sugar levels. Your blood sugar should be checked regularly.
- If you have had a lack of vitamin B12, your doctor may want to check your vitamin B12 levels regularly.
- Pregnant women should only use this medicine if absolutely necessary. Women who can get pregnant must use effective birth control during treatment. Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
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- This medicine may cause side effects like headaches and tiredness, which can affect your ability to drive or use machines safely.