Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Octreotide
Chemical Class
Octapeptide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
H01CB02
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Octreotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the b...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Octapeptide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiarrheal pharmacological group
Octreotide (Acetate) also known as octreotide. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Octapeptide. It belongs to Somatostatin agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiarrheal pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Octreotide (Acetate) is 1079.30. Its pKa is 6.8, 9.7.
How to Take It
1
Adult · SC
0.05 to 0.2 mg — 8 hourly
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use octreotide if you are allergic to it
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: diabetes
gallbladder disease
heart disease , high blood pressure , or heart rhythm disorder
thyroid problems
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Octreotide may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe constipationslow or uneven heartbeatssigns of gallstones --feverchillsnauseavomitingsevere pain in your upper stomach spreading to your backdark urineclay-colored stoolsjaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: bromocriptine (Cycloset
Parlodel)
cyclosporine
insulin or oral diabetes medicine
or heart or blood pressure medication. This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect octreotide
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
Storage
Inj Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Use within 2 weeks if kept at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 237,754.57
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
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