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

Expert advice for Sandostatin 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 a chemo drug?
Yes, Sandostatin is a chemo drug, used in patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) endocrine tumors and pituitary tumors

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

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

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

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

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