Sandostatin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Ampules. It is typically used for the treatment of Acromegaly. The alternative uses of Sandostatin have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Sandostatin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Sandostatin include Weight gain. While these are the most often observed Sandostatin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sandostatin 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.

Sandostatin's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Sandostatin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Sandostatin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sandostatin in conditions like Kidney Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sandostatin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Sandostatin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sandostatin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.