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Neoctide is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Acromegaly. The alternative uses of Neoctide have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Neoctide depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Neoctide include Weight gain. Some other side effects of Neoctide have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Neoctide go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Neoctide's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Neoctide has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Neoctide related warnings section.
Neoctide can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Neoctide in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Neoctide contraindications section.
Additionally, Neoctide may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Neoctide is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Neoctide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Neoctide safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Neoctide on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Neoctide safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Neoctide in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Neoctide is unavailable.
What is the effect of Neoctide on the Kidneys?
Neoctide can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Neoctide on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Neoctide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Neoctide only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Neoctide on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Neoctide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Neoctide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Neoctide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Neoctide habit forming or addictive?
Neoctide does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Neoctide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Neoctide only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Neoctide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Neoctide
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Neoctide, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Neoctide
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Neoctide with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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