Octreotide acetate quick release injection is used to reduce the production of growth hormone (a natural substance) in patients with acromegaly (the body produces too much growth hormone, resulting in enlarged hands, feet and facial features; Joint pain; And other symptoms) that cannot be treated with surgery, radiation or other drugs. Octreotide quick-release injection is also used to control carcinoid tumors (tumors that grow slowly and release natural substances that cause symptoms) and vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting adenomas (VIP-OMAS; Tumors that form and are released in the pancreas) caused by diarrhea and flushing natural substances that may cause symptoms). Octreotide long-acting injection is used to control acromegaly, carcinoid, and VIP tumors in individuals who have been successfully treated with octreotide injection but wish to receive fewer injections. Octreotide injection belongs to a class of drugs called octapeptides. It works by reducing the amount of certain natural substances produced by the body.
If you use quick release injections in vials, ampoules or dosing pens, you can inject the drug yourself at home or have a friend or relative administer it. Ask your doctor to show you or the person who will be getting the injection how to administer the drug. Also discuss with your doctor where on your body you should inject the drug and how to rotate the injection site so that you don't inject at the same site too often. Be sure to check the liquid before injecting the drug. Do not use if cloudy or containing particles. Check that the expiration date has passed, the amount of liquid in the injection is correct, and that the liquid is clear and colorless. Do not use if vials, ampoules or dose pens are out of date, do not contain the correct amount of liquid or the liquid is cloudy or colored.
Read the manufacturer's instructions that come with the drug carefully. These instructions describe how to inject a dose of octreotide injection. If you have any questions about how to administer this medication, be sure to consult your pharmacist or doctor.
Octreotide injection can control your symptoms, but it cannot cure your condition. Continue to use octreotide injection even if you feel well. Do not discontinue octreotide injection without consulting your doctor. If you stop using octreotide injection, your symptoms may recur.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of your patient's manufacturer information.
