OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG belongs to a class of medicines known as octapeptides. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG is primarily used to treat acromegaly. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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.

OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG also reduces many substances in the body like glucagon and insulin (involved in controlling blood sugar) and chemicals that affect digestion.

OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG.  OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should not be used for children below 18 years of age. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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.

OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG is primarily used to treat acromegaly. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should not be taken in the conditions like heart disease, gallbladder disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid disease. Before taking OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG inform your doctor if you have complications like fever, abdominal pain, chills and yellowing of your skin or eyes. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG.  OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG should not be used for children below 18 years of age. OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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: OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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: OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG may interact with some vitamins and nutritional supplements.

Drug-Disease Interaction:  OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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 OCTRIDE INJECTION 50MCG 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.