Octride 100 Injection 1Ml

OCTRIDE 100 Injection is used in adults for suppression of abnormal hormone excess across multiple neuroendocrine and vascular conditions.

Uses of OCTRIDE 100 Injection 1ml are:

• Acromegaly: Manages excess growth hormone secretion.
• Carcinoid Tumours and VIPomas: Controls symptoms caused by these hormone-secreting tumours.
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Helps manage uncontrolled bleeding from certain gastrointestinal conditions.

Follow these instructions when Octride 100 Injection 1ml is administered:

• This medicine must only be administered by a healthcare professional.

• The injection can be given under the skin or into a vein.

• Injection sites should be rotated regularly to prevent local reactions.

• The affected area should be cleaned before administration.

• Keep all scheduled appointments for receiving this medicine.

Octride 100 Injection 1ml is administered subcutaneously or intravenously.

Octride 100 Injection 1ml contains octreotide (100 mcg), which works on your body in the following ways:

• Mimics natural hormone: Octreotide acts as a synthetic version of somatostatin, a hormone naturally produced in your body.

• Controls hormone release: It binds to specific receptors in your body to reduce the production of several hormones, including growth hormone, insulin, glucagon, and various digestive hormones.

• Reduces intestinal secretions: Octreotide decreases the amount of fluid secreted in your intestines, which helps manage diarrhoea associated with certain conditions.

• Slows gut movement: It reduces the speed at which food moves through your digestive system, helping to control symptoms like diarrhoea.

• Constricts blood vessels: Octreotide narrows certain blood vessels in your digestive system, which helps control bleeding from enlarged veins in the oesophagus.

• Store Octride 100 Injection 1ml in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C.

• Keep the injection protected from light.

• Never freeze the medicine.

• The medicine can be kept at room temperature for up to 14 days if refrigeration isn't available.

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging.

• If you have acromegaly (a condition where your body produces too much growth hormone), try to maintain regular physical activity as it helps improve your overall health and may help manage some symptoms.

• For those with carcinoid syndrome, avoid foods that trigger flushing and diarrhoea, such as spicy foods, alcohol, and large meals, as these can worsen your symptoms.