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

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

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

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

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

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

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