What happens if I miss a dose?
Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of octreotide.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
An overdose of octreotide is not expected to produce life-threatening side effects.
What should I avoid while using octreotide?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity
while you are using octreotide.
What are the possible side effects of octreotide?
Stop using octreotide and get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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slow or irregular heartbeats;
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gallbladder problems (stomach pain);
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pancreatitis (pain in the upper stomach or back, nausea,
vomiting, fever, bloating, yellowing of the skin or eyes);
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thyroid problems (may be detected by blood tests);
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low blood sugar (headache, confusion, drowsiness,
weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, nausea); or
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high blood sugar (increased thirst and urination; flushed or
dry skin; drowsiness).
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect octreotide?
Octreotide should not be used at the same time as cyclosporine (Neoral,
Sandimmune, Gengraf). Talk to your doctor before using octreotide if you are using
cyclosporine.
Before using octreotide, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact
with octreotide. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you
use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors.
Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about octreotide.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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