| Category: Liquid Ampoules / Vials Each vial contains:- Octreotide
.. 50 mcg & 100 mcg per ml Quality Specification: Chromatographic Purity: NLT 99.5% Pack Size:- 1 ml
It is a analogue of somatostatin and is a growth inhibitor. It suppress the secretion the secretion of GH It also have antisecretory action by inhibiting secretion of gastrin & secretin. | Composition : | 50mcg/ml, 100mcg/ml | | Indication : | Insulinomas, zollinger Ellison syndrome, acromegaly, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumours. | | Contraindications :- | Hypersensitivity. | | Safety Profile :- | In pregnancy or nursing mothers, it may be used if potential benefits overcome potential risks. | | Adverse Effects :- | Anorexia, GIT upsets, bloating, pain at inj. Site, pancreatitis. | | Drug Interactions : | Cimetidine, cyclosporine, cyanocobalamin, insulin. | | Dosage :- | Initially 0.05 to 0.1mg S.C. every 8-12 hrs max. 1.5 mg daily. | | Purity : | Not less than 99%. | |  |