Octreotide acetate is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumours and bleeding esophageal varices.
It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.

Octreotide acetate is a similar to somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body which inhibits the effects of certain hormones such as growth hormone. It also lowers the bleeding from the food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

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

• 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.

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

Ques. Q. Is Octreotide acetate hormone/ protein?
No, Octreotide acetate is a peptide or a hormone analogue. It is a synthetic compound derived from somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body

Ques. Q. Is Octreotide acetate safe?
Octreotide acetate is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Ques. Q. Is Octreotide acetate a proton pump inhibitor/ vasopressor?
No, Octreotide acetate is neither a proton pump inhibitor nor a vasopressor

Ques. Q. Does Octreotide acetate cause hyperglycemia?
Yes, hyperglycemia is a common side effect of Octreotide acetate treatment

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

Ques. Q. Does Octreotide acetate make you tired?
Yes, Octreotide acetate may make you feel tired.