Octreotide Acetate

Octreotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion. Octreotide is used to treat acromegaly . Octreotide is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors ( carcinoid syndrome ) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIPomas). Octreotide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Octreotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion. Octreotide is used to treat acromegaly . Octreotide is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors ( carcinoid syndrome ) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIPomas). Octreotide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use octreotide if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: diabetes; gallbladder disease ; heart disease , high blood pressure , or heart rhythm disorder; thyroid problems; pancreatitis ; liver disease ; or kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Using octreotide can affect certain hormones that may make it easier for you to get pregnant, even if you were unable to get pregnant before. Talk to your doctor about using birth control to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Octreotide is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Octreotide may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe constipation ; slow or uneven heartbeats; signs of gallstones --fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); high blood sugar --increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; low blood sugar --headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate , and feeling anxious or shaky; or underactive thyroid --extreme tired feeling, dry skin, joint pain or stiffness, muscle pain or weakness, hoarse voice, feeling more sensitive to cold temperatures, weight gain. Common side effects of octreotide may include: gallstones ; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, gas; headache, back pain ; or dizziness, tiredness. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

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Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: bromocriptine (Cycloset, Parlodel); cyclosporine ; insulin or oral diabetes medicine; or heart or blood pressure medication. This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect octreotide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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