Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml

Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of medicines known as octapeptides. Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Okeron 100 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.

Okeron 100 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 Okeron 100 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.

Okeron 100 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 Okeron 100 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 Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Okeron 100 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 Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml.  Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Okeron 100 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.

Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Okeron 100 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 Okeron 100 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. Okeron 100 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.

If you are known to be allergic to Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml should not be taken in the conditions like heart disease, gallbladder disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid disease. Before taking Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml inform your doctor if you have complications like fever, abdominal pain, chills and yellowing of your skin or eyes. Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml 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 Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml.  Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml 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. Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Okeron 100 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.

• Prolonged use of Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml 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 Okeron 100 mcg Injection 1 ml may cause fluctuation in blood sugar.
• Regular monitoring of vit B12 and inform your doctor about the results.