Octreotide Acetate
Warnings
What may interact with Octreotide?
-bromocriptine
-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
-cyclosporine
-diuretics
-medicines for diabetes, including insulin
-quinidine
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Octreotide?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-diabetes
-gallbladder disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to octreotide, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Octreotide?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.
To help reduce irritation at the injection site, use a different site for each injection and make sure the solution is at room temperature before use.
This medicine may cause decreases in blood sugar. Signs of low blood sugar include chills, cool, pale skin or cold sweats, drowsiness, extreme hunger, fast heartbeat, headache, nausea, nervousness or anxiety, shakiness, trembling, unsteadiness, tiredness, or weakness. Contact your doctor or health care professional right away if you experience any of these symptoms.
This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.
This medicine may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Protect from light. Allow to come to room temperature naturally. Do not use artificial heat. If protected from light, the injection may be stored at room temperature between 20 and 30 degrees C (70 and 86 degrees F) for 14 days. After the initial use, throw away any unused portion of a multiple dose vial after 14 days. Throw away unused portions of the ampules after use.
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