About Octride Depot 30mg Injection
Octride Depot 30mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines known as octapeptides. Octride Depot 30mg Injection is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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.
Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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 Octride Depot 30mg Injection also reduces many substances in the body like glucagon and insulin (involved in controlling blood sugar) and chemicals that affect digestion.
Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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 Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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 Octride Depot 30mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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 Octride Depot 30mg Injection. Octride Depot 30mg Injection should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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.
Uses Of Octride Depot 30mg Injection
- Acromegaly (abnormal growth of the feet, hands, and face), Tumors (carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors), Diarrhea.
Medicinal Benefits
Octride Depot 30mg Injection is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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 Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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. Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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.
Directions For Use
Storage
- Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects Of Octride Depot 30mg Injection
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Headache
- Flatulence
- Gallstones, leading to sudden back pain
- Increased glucose level in the blood
- Injection site reaction
- Changes in thyroid function tests
- Underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
- Slow heart rate.
Precautions And Warning
If you are known to be allergic to Octride Depot 30mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Octride Depot 30mg Injection should not be taken in the conditions like heart disease, gallbladder disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid disease. Before taking Octride Depot 30mg Injection inform your doctor if you have complications like fever, abdominal pain, chills and yellowing of your skin or eyes. Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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 Octride Depot 30mg Injection. Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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. Octride Depot 30mg Injection should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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.
Interactions
Drug Interaction: Octride Depot 30mg Injection may have interaction with antacids (cimetidine), anti-gout (pain in the joints) (allopurinol), medicines for heart disease (quinidine), antiallergic (terfenadine), antidiabetic (metformin).
Food Interaction: Octride Depot 30mg Injection may interact with some vitamins and nutritional supplements.
Disease Interaction: Octride Depot 30mg Injection should not be given to people with diabetes, gallbladder disease, heart disease, kidney and liver disease.
Drug Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Allopurinol
- Quinidine
- Terfenadine
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is not known that Octride Depot 30mg Injection may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid drinking alcohol while using Octride Depot 30mg Injection.
Pregnancy
Octride Depot 30mg Injection should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
It is not known that Octride Depot 30mg Injection may pass into breast milk. Hence, inform your doctor before taking Octride Depot 30mg Injection.
Driving
Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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.
Liver
Octride Depot 30mg Injection to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Octride Depot 30mg Injection to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Octride Depot 30mg Injection should not be used for children below the age of 18 years as it is not approved for children.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat at least five pieces of vegetables and fruit in a day.
- Include a source of protein at every meal, like pulses (beans and peas), fish, eggs, and meat.
- Include a source of carbohydrates, like bread, potatoes, pasta (opt for wholegrain if possible), and rice.
- Eat breakfast and prevent snacking
- Try to eat a piece of fish at least two times a week
- Choose low salt, low fat, low sugar options
- Fired and oily food should not be taken as it might worsen your condition.
- Do mild to moderate exercise.
Special Advise
- Prolonged use of Octride Depot 30mg Injection 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 Octride Depot 30mg Injection may cause fluctuation in blood sugar.
- Regular monitoring of vit B12 and inform your doctor about the results.
