OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG
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About OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG
OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG belongs to a class of medicines known as octapeptides. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG is primarily used to treat acromegaly. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG is also used to decrease cleansing episodes and watery diarrhea produced by cancerous tumors (carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors). Acromegaly is an illness caused by enhanced levels of growth hormone. It is a disease that causes the growth of feet and hands due to the unnecessary presence of growth hormones.
OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG contains ‘Octreotide’ which is a substance 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. Besides this OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG also reduces many substances in the body like glucagon and insulin (involved in controlling blood sugar) and chemicals that affect digestion.
OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, headache, flatulence, gallstones, increased glucose level in blood and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects of OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should not be taken in the conditions like liver disease, or kidney disease. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should not be used for children below 18 years of age. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG has negligible effects on the ability to drive and use machines. However, you may experience some side effects like tiredness and headache that may reduce your ability to drive.
Uses of OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG
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Medicinal Benefits
OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG is primarily used to treat acromegaly. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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.
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- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
- To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
- Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
- Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
- Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
- Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
- If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- You can take your medicine with meals to lower the chances of getting stomach pain.
- Avoid foods that are acidic, spicy, sugary, or greasy.
- Eat foods that are easily digestible such as rice, toast, and bananas.
- Eat your meals in smaller amounts throughout the day to prevent strain on your stomach and digestion.
- Drink water or fluids to stay hydrated and prevent stomach upset.
- Use a heating pad or massage your stomach area.
- Engage in mild physical activities such as yoga and walking.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Drug Warnings
If you are known to be allergic to OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should not be taken in the conditions like heart disease, gallbladder disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid disease. Before taking OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG inform your doctor if you have complications like fever, abdominal pain, chills and yellowing of your skin or eyes. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should not be taken in the conditions like liver disease, kidney disease. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG makes it easier for you to get pregnant even if you are unable to become pregnant before. Inform your doctor to avoid unwanted pregnancy and use birth control pills. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should not be used for children below 18 years of age. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG has negligible effects on the ability to drive and use machines. However, you may experience some side effects like tiredness and headache that may reduce your ability to drive.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat at least five pieces of vegetables and fruit in a day.
- Include a source of protein at every meal, like pulses (beans and peas), fish, eggs, and meat.
- Include a source of carbohydrates, like bread, potatoes, pasta (opt for wholegrain if possible), and rice.
- Eat breakfast and prevent snacking
- Try to eat a piece of fish at least two times a week
- Choose low salt, low fat, low sugar options
- Fired and oily food should not be taken as it might worsen your condition.
- Do mild to moderate exercise.
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FAQs
OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG also reduces many substances in the body like glucagon and insulin (involved in controlling blood sugar) and chemicals that affect digestion.
OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should be stored in a refrigerator (2ºC-8ºC). Do not freeze. If stored below 25ºC, OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG is stable for 14 days if protected from light.
OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG may lead to an increased level of blood sugar. Therefore, OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, only when prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG may also cause weight gain.
Some of the common side effects of OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG, 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.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List
- CIMETIDINE
- ALLOPURINOL
- QUINIDINE
- TERFENADINE
Special Advise
- Prolonged use of OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG may result in gallstone formation, if you know that you have gallstones now or have had them in the past inform your doctor immediately.
- Regular monitoring of blood sugar should be done, as OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG may cause fluctuation in blood sugar.
- Regular monitoring of vit B12 and inform your doctor about the results.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Acromegaly: Acromegaly is an illness caused by enhanced levels of growth hormone. It is a disease that causes the growth of feet and hands due to the unnecessary presence of growth hormones. Acromegaly is generally caused by a non-cancerous tumor. The people who are middle-aged are most commonly affected.
Diarrhea: It is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent leading to loose, watery stools. Acute diarrhea is a common problem and generally lasts for one or two days whereas chronic diarrhea lasts for four weeks. Diarrhea can be due to various reasons like diarrhea due to infection, tumors, antibiotics, a disease (inflammatory bowel disease), other medicines.
