Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines known as octapeptides. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection is also used to decrease cleansing episodes and watery diarrhea produced by cancerous tumors (carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors).  Acromegaly is an illness caused by enhanced levels of growth hormone. It is a disease that causes the growth of feet and hands due to the unnecessary presence of growth hormones.

Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection contains ‘Octreotide’ which is a substance usually present in the human body which reduces the effects of specific hormones like growth hormone. It also decreases the bleeding from the food pipe by narrowing (constricting) the veins. Besides this Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection also reduces many substances in the body like glucagon and insulin (involved in controlling blood sugar) and chemicals that affect digestion.

Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, headache, flatulence, gallstones, increased glucose level in blood and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects of Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection should not be taken in the conditions like liver disease, or kidney disease. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection.  Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection has negligible effects on the ability to drive and use machines. However, you may experience some side effects like tiredness and headache that may reduce your ability to drive.

Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection is primarily used to treat acromegaly. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection is also used to decrease cleansing episodes and watery diarrhea produced by cancerous tumors. It also reduces the symptoms related to tumors of the gut (stomach, intestine). Besides this Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection is also used to prevent difficulties after surgery of the pancreas. It is also used to treat sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by several types of tumors. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection is usually present in the human body which reduces the effects of specific hormones like growth hormone. It also decreases the bleeding from the food pipe by narrowing (constricting) the veins.

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Headache
• Flatulence
• Gallstones, leading to sudden back pain
• Increased glucose level in the blood
• Injection site reaction
• Changes in thyroid function tests
• Underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) 
• Slow heart rate.

If you are known to be allergic to Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection should not be taken in the conditions like heart disease, gallbladder disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid disease. Before taking Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection inform your doctor if you have complications like fever, abdominal pain, chills and yellowing of your skin or eyes. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection should not be taken in the conditions like liver disease, kidney disease. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection.  Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection makes it easier for you to get pregnant even if you are unable to become pregnant before.  Inform your doctor to avoid unwanted pregnancy and use birth control pills. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection has negligible effects on the ability to drive and use machines. However, you may experience some side effects like tiredness and headache that may reduce your ability to drive.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection may have interaction with antacids (cimetidine), anti-gout (pain in the joints) (allopurinol), medicines for heart disease (quinidine), antiallergic (terfenadine), antidiabetic (metformin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection may interact with some vitamins and nutritional supplements.

Drug-Disease Interaction:  Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection should not be given to people with diabetes, gallbladder disease, heart disease, kidney and liver disease.

• CIMETIDINE
• ALLOPURINOL
• QUINIDINE
• TERFENADINE

• Eat at least five pieces of vegetables and fruit in a day.
• Include a source of protein at every meal, like pulses (beans and peas), fish, eggs, and meat.
• Include a source of carbohydrates, like bread, potatoes, pasta (opt for wholegrain if possible), and rice.
• Eat breakfast and prevent snacking
• Try to eat a piece of fish at least two times a week
• Choose low salt, low fat, low sugar options
• Fired and oily food should not be taken as it might worsen your condition.
• Do mild to moderate exercise.

• Prolonged use of Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection may result in gallstone formation, if you know that you have gallstones now or have had them in the past inform your doctor immediately.
• Regular monitoring of blood sugar should be done, as Netocta LAR 20 mg Injection may cause fluctuation in blood sugar.
• Regular monitoring of vit B12 and inform your doctor about the results.

Acromegaly: Acromegaly is an illness caused by enhanced levels of growth hormone. It is a disease that causes the growth of feet and hands due to the unnecessary presence of growth hormones. Acromegaly is generally caused by a non-cancerous tumor. The people who are middle-aged are most commonly affected.

Diarrhea: It is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent leading to loose, watery stools. Acute diarrhea is a common problem and generally lasts for one or two days whereas chronic diarrhea lasts for four weeks. Diarrhea can be due to various reasons like diarrhea due to infection, tumors, antibiotics, a disease (inflammatory bowel disease), other medicines.