Okeron 0.05mg Injection vial of 1 ml Injection

Name: Okeron 0.05mg Injection
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Manufactured By Wockhardt Ltd

Composition Octreotide acetate 0.05mg

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Information about Okeron 0.05mg Injection

Okeron 0.05mg Injection Uses:

Unitide 100mcg Injection is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumours and bleeding esophageal varices. It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.

Okeron 0.05mg Injection composition:

Octreotide acetate 0.05mg

Interactions / Warnings:

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Okeron 0.05mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Okeron 0.05mg 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.

Expert advice:

Octreotide acetate helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas.
It is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein.
It may temporarily cause pain at the site of injection. You can relieve this by gently rubbing the site of injection for a few seconds afterwards.Â
When used long term, your doctor may monitor your thyroid function, gallbladder function, liver function and vitamin b12 levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines to control your blood pressure or if you are diabetic.
Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.

Okeron 0.05mg Injection Side Effects:

Octreotide acetate : Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Constipation, Flatulence, Headache, Increased glucose level in blood, Gallstones, Injection site reaction

How to use Okeron 0.05mg Injection :

No interaction found/established

How Okeron 0.05mg Injection works:

Unitide 100mcg Injection is a similar to somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body which inhibits the effects of certain hormones such as growth hormone. It also lowers the bleeding from the food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

Faq:

Q. Is Unitide a chemo drug?
Yes, Unitide is a chemo drug, used in patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) endocrine tumors and pituitary tumors

Q. Is Unitide hormone/ protein?
No, Unitide is a peptide or a hormone analogue. It is a synthetic compound derived from somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body

Q. Is Unitide safe?
Unitide is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Unitide a proton pump inhibitor/ vasopressor?
No, Unitide is neither a proton pump inhibitor nor a vasopressor

Q. Does Unitide cause hyperglycemia?
Yes, hyperglycemia is a common side effect of Unitide treatment

Q. Does Unitide cause hair loss and weight gain?
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Unitide treatment. Unitide may cause weight gain

Q. Does Unitide make you tired?
Yes, Unitide may make you feel tired.

Medicine disease interaction:

Okeron 0.05mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Okeron 0.05mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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