Octreotide (Injection Route, Intramuscular Route, Subcutaneous Route)

Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

1. Bynfezia Pen
2. SandoSTATIN
3. SandoSTATIN LAR Depot

Descriptions

Octreotide injection is used to treat severe diarrhea and other symptoms that occur with certain intestinal tumors (eg, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors or VIPomas) or metastatic carcinoid tumors (tumors that has already spread in the body). It does not cure the tumor but it helps the patient feel more comfortable.

Octreotide injection is also used to treat a condition called acromegaly, which is caused by too much growth hormone in the body. Too much growth hormone produced in adults causes the hands, feet, and parts of the face to become large, thick, and bulky. Other problems, such as arthritis, can also develop. Octreotide works by reducing the amount of growth hormone that is produced by the body.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Solution
• Powder for Suspension