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Generic Octreotide Acetate | Sun Pharma (IN) | 50mcg/ml | 10 x 1ml | $75.00 | |
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Generic Octreotide Acetate | Sun Pharma (IN) | 50mcg/ml | 20 x 1ml | $135.00 | |
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Generic Octreotide Acetate | Sun Pharma (IN) | 50mcg/ml | 30 x 1ml | $185.00 | |
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Generic Octreotide Acetate | Sun Pharma (IN) | 50mcg/ml | 60 x 1ml | $335.00 | |
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Sandostatin Ampule | Novartis (TR) | 0.1mg/ml | 10 x 1ml | $75.00 | |
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Sandostatin Ampule | Novartis (TR) | 0.1mg/ml | 20 x 1ml | $135.00 | |
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Sandostatin Ampule | Novartis (TR) | 0.1mg/ml | 30 x 1ml | $185.00 | |
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Sandostatin Ampule | Novartis (TR) | 0.1mg/ml | 60 x 1ml | $335.00 |
 Pharmacist Notes: Stable at room temperature for 14 days. |
This item requires a prescription from your doctor.
General Information on Sandostatin
Sandostatin is a drug used in the treatment of certain kinds of cancers. It is used for various purposes like the treatment of acromegaly and reducing flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by tumors. The generic name of the drug is octreotide and it belongs to the somatostatin analogue group. Somatostain is a hormone that is produced naturally by the brain, guts, and pancreas. It prevents the release of certain other hormones in the body such as growth hormone and insulin.
Patients suffering from gastroenteropancreatic tumors are often advised to buy Sandostatin. The stomach, intestines, and pancreas produce certain important hormones. Cancerous growths in these areas often lead to an oversecretion of hormones. Sandostatin mimics the action of somatostain and decreases the production of these hormones. However, it only helps control the symptoms and is not a cure for cancer.
Side Effects for Sandostatin
You may experience side effects like fatigue, diarrhea, dizziness, gas, headache, high blood pressure, nausea, acne, bloating, vomiting, loose stools, joint pains, and abdominal pain after using Sandostatin. These are mild side effects that go away once the treatment is over. However, certain people may suffer from serious side effects such as irregular heartbeat, signs of liver inflammation such as jaundice, nausea, and vomiting, signs of diabetes such as excessive thirst, excessive urination, and weakness, signs of urinary tract infection, and signs of gall stones such as back pain, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It is important that you notify the doctor immediately under such circumstances.
In some rare cases, a user may have a serious allergic reaction to the medicine. If symptoms like shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the face and mouth surface, the individual must stop using Sandostatin and immediately consult the doctor.
Precautions
Before the treatment is started, inform the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, heart disease, gall bladder problems, thyroid problems, pancreatitis, kidney disease, or liver disease. Do not take Sandostatin if you are pregnant. In case you conceive during the course of treatment, you must inform your doctor at once. It is not known if Sandostatin can pass through breast milk. Consult the doctor in case you are breastfeeding a child.
Sandostatin Dosage
Sandostatin is available in various strengths like Sandostatin 50 mcg/ml, Sandostatin 100 mcg/ml, Sandostatin 200 mcg/ml, and Sandostatin 500 mcg/ml. It is administered in the form of an injection. Short-acting Sandostatin is injected under the skin 2-4 times a day. Long-acting Sandostatin is injected into the gluteal muscle every 4 weeks. If the medicine is being given to treat bleeding in the esophagus and the stomach, then it is administered intravenously.
Interaction
Sandostatin can interact with certain other drugs such as those used to treat diabetes, blood pressure, and diarrhea. Inform your doctor if you are on drugs such as bromocriptine, cyclosporine, cimetidine, disopyramide, fluconazole, sotalol, propafenone, quinine, quinidine, and nilotinib.
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