Name: Octride 100 Injection 1 ml
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About Octride 100 Injection 1 ml Octride 100 Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of medicines known as octapeptides. Octride 100 Injection 1 ml is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Octride 100 Injection 1 ml 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 100 Injection 1 ml 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 100 Injection 1 ml also reduces many substances in the body like glucagon and insulin (involved in controlling blood sugar) and chemicals that affect digestion. Octride 100 Injection 1 ml 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 100 Injection 1 ml 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 100 Injection 1 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Octride 100 Injection 1 ml 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 100 Injection 1 ml. Octride 100 Injection 1 ml should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Octride 100 Injection 1 ml 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.