Somatostatin Injection

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  • Contains / Salt: Somatostatin

Somatostatin Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 950
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 950
195 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Somatostatin

Somatostatin Information

Somatostatin is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Somatostatin have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Somatostatin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Somatostatin Benefits & Uses

Somatostatin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Somatostatin 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: 3 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, given as IV infusion
Geriatric
  • Disease: Acromegaly
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, given as IV infusion

Somatostatin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Somatostatin safe for pregnant women?


    No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Somatostatin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Somatostatin safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Somatostatin on the Kidneys?


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

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Somatostatin on the Liver?


    Somatostatin 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 Somatostatin on the Heart?


    You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Somatostatin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Somatostatin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Somatostatin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Somatostatin

  • Is this Somatostatin habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Somatostatin has not been reported.

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


    Somatostatin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Somatostatin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Somatostatin for mental disorders.

    No

Somatostatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Somatostatin


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

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Somatostatin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Somatostatin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Somatuline® (lanreotide)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 237-238

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