Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection | 30 mg in 1 Vial

Introduction of Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection

Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection is used to treat acromegaly, carcinoid tumours and bleeding varicose veins in the oesophagus. It is also used to prevent complications following pancreatic surgery. Sandostatin LAR Injection is similar to somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body that inhibits the effects of certain hormones, such as growth hormone. It also reduces bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract by constricting the blood vessels.

Sandostatin LAR 30 mg may have some common side effects including diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, high blood sugar, gall bladder stones, swelling at the injection site. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, it is recommended that you tell your doctor. It is recommended to consult with your doctor or healthcare provider regarding the necessary steps to be taken if you experience any of these side effects or any other side effects.

Use of Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection may affect your blood sugar levels. Before using Sandostatin LAR Injection it is important to tell your doctor about any existing health conditions such as diabetes, liver or kidney disease and any other medical problems. It is also important to disclose all medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal remedies. Many other medicines may interact with Sandostatin LAR 30 mg, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, even those not listed.

Caution should be exercised when giving Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection to pregnant women and only if clearly needed. This medicine can make you less alert and quicker to react. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this affects you. In addition, avoid using alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs that may cause dizziness or drowsiness while using this Sandostatin LAR 30 Injection. These include allergy/cold products, muscle relaxants, sleeping pills and painkillers.

A healthcare professional will usually administer Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection. You should not administer this medicine yourself at home. The dose and frequency of use will be decided by your doctor. To get the most benefit from this medicine, you should use it regularly. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better.

Uses of Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection

• Acromegaly
  
• Carcinoid tumours
• Bleeding esophageal varices

Benefits of Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection

Acromegaly: Acromegaly is a situation due to overproduction of boom hormone with the aid of using the pituitary gland. To treat this condition, Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection is used to reduce the increased levels of growth hormone and return them to normal, thus preventing complications.

Carcinoid tumours: Carcinoid tumours are slow-growing abnormal masses that can develop in various parts of the body, including the intestines, pancreas, colon, rectum and lungs. These tumours are caused by the overproduction of certain hormones in the body. Sandostatin LAR Injection is an effective treatment that helps to reduce these hormone levels to a normal range and prevent further complications. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions to get the maximum benefit from this treatment.

Bleeding oesophageal varices: Bleeding oesophageal varices occur when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Sandostatin LAR 30 mg is an effective treatment that helps to prevent the abnormal growth of tissue that can cause these blockages and also helps to control bleeding in such cases.

Side Effects of Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection

​​​​Like all medications, Sandostatin LAR Injection can cause side effects but do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them​

Most Common Side Effects of Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection

• Bloating
• Nausea
• Hair Loss
• Fluctuations in the Heart Rate
• Pain in the Abdomen
• Constipation
• Skin Rashes
• Liver problems
• Diarrhoea

Common Side Effects of Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection

• Fluctuation in Glucose Levels
• Dizziness
• Abnormalities in the Gall Bladder
• Headache
• Hypothyroidism
• Sinus Bradycardia

How to Use Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection?

​​​Your doctor or nurse will give you this Sandostatin LAR 30 Injection. Kindly do not self-administer.​​​

How Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection Works?

​​​Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection functions similarly to somatostatin, a naturally occurring substance in the human body that hinders the impact of specific hormones like growth hormone. Additionally, it restricts (narrows) the blood vessels, thereby reducing bleeding from the food pipe.​

Safety Advices Sandostatin LAR 30 mg Injection

Breastfeeding

Safe

Alcohol

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Safe

Driving

Safe

Kidney

Safe

Liver

Use with Caution

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