Odon 50 Injection
ampoule of 1.0 ml Injection
Prescription required
Manufacturer
H & I Critical Care
Salt Composition
Octreotide acetate (50mcg)
Odon 50 Injection is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices. It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.
Introduction:
Odon 50 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. Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, and headache. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have problems with your liver. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking.
Dosage Form:
Injection
Side Effects:
How to Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it Works:
Odon 50 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:
Interacting Drugs:
Introduction:
Odon 50 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. Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, and headache. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have problems with your liver. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking.
Dosage Form:
Injection
Side Effects:
- No common side effects listed.
How to Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it Works:
Odon 50 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:
- Odon 50 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.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines to control your blood pressure or if you are diabetic.
- Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.
Interacting Drugs:
- Acarbose
- Chlorpropamide
- Glibenclamide
- Gliclazide
Alcohol Warning:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Odon 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning:
Odon 50 Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Odon 50 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Odon 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning:
Odon 50 Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Odon 50 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Odon 50 Injection
ampoule of 1.0 ml Injection
Prescription required
Manufacturer
H & I Critical Care
Salt Composition
Octreotide acetate (50mcg)