⚖️ Thyroid & HormonalInjection (SC
Sandostatin
Octreotide
Somatostatin analog for acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors.
Form
Injection (SC
Uses
4
Side effects
5
Category
Thyroid
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What is Sandostatin used for?
- Acromegaly
- Carcinoid syndrome
- VIPomas
- Variceal bleeding
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Octreotide side effects
The following side effects have been reported for Octreotide. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.
Diarrhea
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Gallstones
Hyperglycemia
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Octreotide warnings & precautions
- Gallstone formation with long-term use
- Monitor glucose
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Frequently asked questions
05
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