Astide 100mcg Injection

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Astide 100mcg Injection. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Astide 100mcg Injection and its role in your treatment plan.

MRP: ₹
Packing:
Salt Combination: Octreotide acetate (100mcg)
Brand: Asterisk Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
Uses: Acromegaly,Carcinoid tumours,Bleeding esophageal varices

Description

Astide 100mcg Injection is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices
It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas
Astide 100mcg Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional
You should not self-administer this medicine at home
Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them
You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine
Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, and headache
Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have problems with your liver
You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Astide 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Astide 100mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Astide 100mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Astide 100mcg Injection is recommended.
Driving:	SAFE: Astide 100mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Astide 100mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Astide 100mcg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Astide 100mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Somatostatin Analogues (SSAs)
Therapeutic class:	HORMONES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Somatostatin Analogues

Uses

Uses of Astide 100mcg Injection

Acromegaly Carcinoid tumours Bleeding esophageal varices

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Astide 100mcg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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