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Somatin 250mcg Injection

Somatin 250mcg Injection

United Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 2 ml

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Acromegaly / Carcinoid tumours / Bleeding esophageal varices

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Benefits

Acromegaly / Carcinoid tumours / Bleeding esophageal varicesAcromegaly / Carcinoid tumours / Bleeding esophageal varices

In Acromegaly Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by the overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Somatin 250mcg 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 the oversecretion of certain hormones in our body. Somatin 250mcg 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 Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Somatin 250mcg Injection helps prevent abnormal growth of tissues that may cause these blockages and also helps control bleeding in such cases.In Acromegaly Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by the overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Somatin 250mcg 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 the oversecretion of certain hormones in our body. Somatin 250mcg 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 Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Somatin 250mcg Injection helps prevent abnormal growth of tissues that may cause these blockages and also helps control bleeding in such cases.

Side Effects

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.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.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works

Somatin 250mcg Injection works by blocking the effects of certain natural hormones in the body such as serotonin and growth hormone. It also decreases bleeding from food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.Somatin 250mcg Injection works by blocking the effects of certain natural hormones in the body such as serotonin and growth hormone. It also decreases bleeding from food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Somatin 250mcg Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Somatin 250mcg Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Somatin 250mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Somatin 250mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Somatin 250mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Safe when prescribed by an expert: Somatin 250mcg 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

Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Somatin 250mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Somatin 250mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Somatin 250mcg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Somatin 250mcg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Somatin 250mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Somatin 250mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.

What if I forget to take it?

If a dose of Somatin 250mcg 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.If a dose of Somatin 250mcg 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.

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References

  • McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1094

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