Somatin 250mcg Injection

Short Description

Somatin 250mcg Injection is a medicine used to treat acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Somatin 250mcg Injection is 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects

Diarrhea Abdominal pain Nausea Constipation Flatulence Headache

Somatin 250mcg Injection works by blocking the effects of certain natural hormones in the body such as serotonin and growth hormone. It also decreases bleeding from food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

Somatin 250mcg 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.