Octovas 100mg Injection

Acromegaly / Carcinoid tumours / Bleeding esophageal varices

In Acromegaly : Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Octovas 100mg Injection helps to reduce the increased levels of growth hormone, restores them to normal and therefore prevents complication of acromegaly such as diabetes or heart diseases. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.In Carcinoid tumours Carcinoid tumors are slow growing abnormal masses that occur in several parts of the body, chiefly, intestine, pancreas, colon, rectum, lungs etc. These tumors occur due to oversecretion of certain hormones in our body. Octovas 100mg Injection helps reduce these hormone levels to normal range and prevents further complications. Follow your doctor�s instructions to get maximum benefit.In Bleeding esophageal varices

Side effects of Octovas Injection The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you�re worried about them Common side effects of Octovas Diarrhea Abdominal pain Nausea Constipation Flatulence Headache Increased glucose level in blood Injection site reaction

How to use Octovas Injection Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Octovas Injection works Octovas 100mg 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.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Octovas 100mg Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Octovas 100mg 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.

Breast feeding

Octovas 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Octovas 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Octovas 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Octovas 100mg Injection is recommended.

Liver

Octovas 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Octovas 100mg Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.

If a dose of Octovas 100mg Injection is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8�C). Do not freeze.

Octovas 100mg Injection 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.� 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.