Sandostatin - Octreotide - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Sandostatin.
• Sandostatin
• ok-TREE-oh-tide

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Sandostatin Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory tests will be done routinely while using this medication to evaluate its effectiveness and prevent side effects.

Read Before Using Sandostatin (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, any other illnesses or any allergies.
• Use caution operating machinery or performing tasks requiring alertness if this drug makes you drowsy or dizzy.
• Caution is advised when using this drug in children because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.
• This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
• Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk.
• Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Sandostatin Storage Instructions

• Store this medication in the refrigerator as directed.
• Ampules to be used for each day may be stored at room temperature for that day only.
• Do not use this if the solution is cloudy or appears to contain particles.
• Properly discard of any unused medication after the expiration date marked on the label.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, loose stools, vomiting, constipation, stomach upset, gas, bloating, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, fatigue, flushing, dry mouth or drowsiness may occur.
• Pain and irritation have been reported at the injection site.
• If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you experience.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially of.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given by injection usually two or three times a day.
• Use this medication as prescribed.
• Do not use more of this or use it more often than directed.
• To prevent irritation and soreness, rotate injection sites.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication treats severe watery diarrhea associated with certain types of tumors.
• It is also used to reduce excessive amounts of growth hormone.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• It is important to use each dose at the scheduled time.
• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.