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Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

OCTREOTIDE-100MCG

Uses:

Acromegaly (abnormal growth of the feet, hands, and face), Tumors (carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors), Diarrhea.

Medicinal Benefits:

Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml is also used to decrease cleansing episodes and watery diarrhea produced by cancerous tumors. It also reduces the symptoms related to tumors of the gut (stomach, intestine). Besides this Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml is also used to prevent difficulties after surgery of the pancreas. It is also used to treat sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by several types of tumors. Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml is usually present in the human body which reduces the effects of specific hormones like growth hormone. It also decreases the bleeding from the food pipe by narrowing (constricting) the veins.

FAQs

Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml presents in the human body which reduces the effects of specific hormones like growth hormone. It also decreases the bleeding from the food pipe by narrowing (constricting) the veins. Besides this Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml also reduces many substances in the body like glucagon and insulin (involved in controlling blood sugar) and chemicals that affect digestion.

Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml should be stored in a refrigerator (2ºC-8ºC). Do not freeze. If stored below 25ºC, Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml is stable for 14 days if protected from light.

Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml may lead to an increased level of blood sugar. Therefore, Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, only when prescribed by a doctor.

Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml. Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml may also cause weight gain.

Some of the common side effects of Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml are, weight loss, severe upper stomach pain, diarrhea, numbness or cold feeling, warmth or irritation, weakness, unexplained muscle pain, weak pulse, loss of consciousness or slow breathing (breathing may stop).

If you miss a dose of Fetide 100 mcg Injection 1ml, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.