Name: OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG
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About OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG belongs to a class of medicines known as octapeptides. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG is primarily used to treat acromegaly. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 INJECTION 50MCG 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 INJECTION 50MCG also reduces many substances in the body like glucagon and insulin (involved in controlling blood sugar) and chemicals that affect digestion. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 INJECTION 50MCG 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 INJECTION 50MCG or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 INJECTION 50MCG. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should not be used for children below 18 years of age. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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.