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Octreotide – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: OCTREOTIDE ACETATE

Strength: 100 mcg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 359.85

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Octreotide

Class: | Somatostatin analog Use: | Treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid syndrome, VIPoma, and other neuroendocrine tumors Adult dose: | Initial: 100 mcg subcutaneously 2-3 times daily; maintenance: may increase to 200-300 mcg/day based on response Pediatric dose: | Not established; use in children should be based on clinical judgment and specific indications Side effects: | Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, injection site reactions, gallstones Contraindications: | Hyp

Drug Class

Somatostatin analog

Uses & Indications

Treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid syndrome, VIPoma, and other neuroendocrine tumors

Storage Requirements

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light; do not freeze; discard unused portion after 28 days

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Bedford Ben Venue Laboratories, U.S.A

Package Size

Pack of 10 Vials x 1ml

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 359.85

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial: 100 mcg subcutaneously 2-3 times daily; maintenance: may increase to 200-300 mcg/day based on response

Pediatric Dose

Not established; use in children should be based on clinical judgment and specific indications

Side Effects

Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, injection site reactions, gallstones

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to octreotide or any component of the formulation; caution in patients with diabetes mellitus

Important Warnings

May cause bradycardia; monitor thyroid function; may affect glucose metabolism; caution in patients with renal impairment

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Octreotide available in UAE pharmacies:

OCTREOTIDE 50 mcg/ml Solution For Injection OCTREOTIDE 500 mcg/ml Solution For Injection OCTREOTIDE ACETATE 100 mcg/ml Solution For Injection OCTREOTIDE ACETATE OMEGA 500 mcg/ml Solution For Injection SANDOSTATIN 30 mg Solution For Injection

Related Medicines in Same Category

See also: Other Somatostatin analog medicines available in UAE pharmacies

Lanreotide Lanreotide Lanreotide Octreotide Acetate Octreotide Acetate Octreotide Acetate Pasireotide Pasireotide

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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