Octotide 0.1 Injection Information

Octotide 0.1 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Acromegaly are some of its major therapeutic uses. Octotide 0.1 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Octotide 0.1 Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Octotide 0.1 Injection include Weight gain. Some other side effects of Octotide 0.1 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Octotide 0.1 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Octotide 0.1 Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Octotide 0.1 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Octotide 0.1 Injection related warnings section.

Octotide 0.1 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Octotide 0.1 Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Octotide 0.1 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Octotide 0.1 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Octotide 0.1 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Octotide Benefits & Uses
Octotide Dosage & How to Take
Octotide Side Effects
Octotide Related Warnings
Octotide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Octotide
Octotide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Octotide 0.1 Injection Benefits & Uses

Octotide 0.1 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Octotide 0.1 Injection 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

Octotide 0.1 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Octotide 0.1 Injection safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Octotide for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Octotide 0.1 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Octotide in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Octotide 0.1 Injection on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Octotide. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Octotide 0.1 Injection on the Liver?

Octotide 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 Octotide 0.1 Injection on the Heart?

Octotide 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

Octotide 0.1 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Octotide 0.1 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gallstones
Allergy
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Octotide 0.1 Injection

Is this Octotide 0.1 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Octotide 0.1 Injection is addictive.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Octotide 0.1 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Octotide 0.1 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Octotide 0.1 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Octotide 0.1 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Octotide 0.1 Injection

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Octotide 0.1 Injection, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Octotide 0.1 Injection

Information about the interaction of Octotide 0.1 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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