What is Octreotide?

(ok TREE oh tide)

• This medicine is used to treat diarrhea and flushing caused by cancer.

• This medicine is used to treat some causes of severe diarrhea.

• This medicine is used to treat acromegaly.

• This medicine is used to treat bleeding from esophageal varices in cirrhosis.

• This medicine is used to treat high insulin levels.

• This medicine is used to treat an overdose caused by drugs that treat diabetes.

• This medicine is used to help gastrointestinal tract openings close.

• This medicine is used to treat too much growth hormone release.

• This medicine is used to treat gastrointestinal bleeding.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have gallbladder disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have a slow heartbeat, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have thyroid disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have a weakened heart, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Belly pain.

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