Asterotide 0.1mg Injection

Asterotide 0.1mg Injection, made by Aster, is a somatostatin analogue. Its active ingredient is Octreotide 0.1mg, and it is used for acromegaly, hormone-secreting tumours and variceal bleeding. Pack size: 1 ampx1 ml injection.

Uses of Asterotide 0.1mg Injection

Asterotide 0.1mg Injection is used to control acromegaly, a condition caused by too much growth hormone, and to relieve symptoms such as flushing and severe diarrhoea caused by certain hormone-secreting tumours of the gut and pancreas (neuroendocrine tumours). In hospital it is also used to help control bleeding from swollen veins in the gullet (varices) in people with liver disease, and sometimes after pancreatic surgery.

How Asterotide 0.1mg Injection works

Octreotide is a man-made version of somatostatin, a natural hormone that switches off the release of many other hormones. It reduces growth hormone, insulin, glucagon and several gut hormones, and it lowers blood flow to the gut, which helps to reduce bleeding from varices.

Possible side effects

Gut-related effects are the most common with Asterotide 0.1mg Injection, along with a few others:

• Diarrhoea or loose fatty stools
• Stomach pain, wind or nausea
• Pain or stinging at the injection site
• Gallstones with longer use
• Changes in blood sugar

Get medical help straight away for severe pain in the upper abdomen, yellowing of the skin, a very slow heartbeat, or symptoms of very high or very low blood sugar.

Precautions and warnings

• Asterotide 0.1mg Injection is started by a specialist, and injections are given by trained staff or by you after you have been shown how to do them safely.
• Your blood sugar, thyroid function and gallbladder may be checked during long-term treatment.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, as your diabetes medicines may need adjusting.
• Mention other medicines you take, particularly ciclosporin, beta-blockers or heart rhythm medicines.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss treatment with your doctor first.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.