
Celostatin Lar 30mg Injection
Manufacturer
Celon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Octreotide acetate (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Celostatin Lar 30mg Injection is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Celostatin Lar 30mg Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Celostatin Lar 30mg Injection 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.
Quick Tips
Celostatin Lar 30mg Injection helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas. It is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein. It may temporarily cause pain at the site of injection. You can relieve this by gently rubbing the site of injection for a few seconds afterwards. When used long term, your doctor may monitor your thyroid function, gallbladder function, liver function, and vitamin B12 levels regularly. Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.