Common Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Constipation, Flatulence, Headache, Increased glucose level in blood, Gallstones, Injection site reaction.

Expert advice for Sandostatin LAR Injection

Seek medical attention if you experience disturbances in your line of vision.
Your thyroid function and liver function will be monitored during octreotide therapy.
Do not drive or operate machines while on octreotide treatment as it may cause blurred vision and headache.
Inform your doctor if you are taking a medicine to control your blood pressure or if you are a patient with diabetes.
If you are a woman of child bearing age, effective contraceptive method should be adopted during treatment with octreotide.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

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

Q. Is Sandostatin lar hormone/ protein?
No, Sandostatin lar 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 Sandostatin lar safe?
Sandostatin lar is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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

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

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

Q. Does Sandostatin lar make you tired?
Yes, Sandostatin lar may make you feel tired.