Octreotide Benefits & Uses

Octreotide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Acromegaly

Octreotide 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

Octreotide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Octreotide is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Increased Glucose level in the blood
पित्ताशय की पथरी

Mild

Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
पेट की गैस
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Hair Loss
Tiredness

Common

Weight gain

Octreotide Related Warnings

Is the use of Octreotide safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Octreotide on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Octreotide safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Octreotide for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Octreotide on the Kidneys?

Octreotide 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Octreotide on the Liver?

Octreotide 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 Octreotide on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Octreotide with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Octreotide Contraindications

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

Gallstones
Allergy
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Octreotide

Is this Octreotide habit forming or addictive?

Octreotide is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Octreotide is safe but you must consult your 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 Octreotide for mental disorders.

No

Octreotide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Octreotide

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Octreotide together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Octreotide

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Octreotide with alcohol.

Unknown