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

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

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

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

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

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

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