Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml

Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml 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 Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml 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. Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml 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.

Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of medicines known as octapeptides. Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml 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.

Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml 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 Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml also reduces many substances in the body like glucagon and insulin (involved in controlling blood sugar) and chemicals that affect digestion.

Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml 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 Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml 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 Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml 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 Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml.  Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Octreocan 50 mcg Injection 1 ml 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.