About octreotid e acetate
Somatostatin analogue
Used for
- Acromegaly when surgery or other treatment is unsuitable or insufficient
- Symptoms caused by certain hormone-secreting tumors
- Control of growth in certain advanced neuroendocrine tumors
Usual adult dose
Usually injected into a muscle every 4 weeks; dose depends on the condition and response.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, or constipation
- Gallstones and other gallbladder problems
- Injection-site pain
- Changes in blood sugar
Important warnings
- May cause gallstones or inflammation of the pancreas or gallbladder
- Blood sugar can rise or fall; monitoring may be needed
- Can slow heart rate or affect heart rhythm
- May affect thyroid function or vitamin B12 levels
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is generally not recommended during treatment; information on transfer into milk is limited.
Interactions
- May alter the effects of insulin or other diabetes medicines
- Can affect cyclosporine levels
- May require adjustment of medicines that slow heart rate, such as beta blockers
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.