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Neoctide 0.1mg Injection

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)
Neoctide 0.1mg Injection is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices. It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.
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General Information

Contains

Octreotide acetate (0.1mg)

Marketer

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Neoctide 0.1mg Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, and headache. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have problems with your liver. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking.

Uses of Neoctide Injection

  • Acromegaly
  • Carcinoid tumours
  • Bleeding esophageal varices

Side effects of Neoctide Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Neoctide
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Injection site reaction

How to use Neoctide Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Neoctide Injection works

Neoctide 0.1mg Injection is a similar to somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body which inhibits the effects of certain hormones such as growth hormone. It also lowers the bleeding from the food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

Quick tips

  • Neoctide 0.1mg Injection helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas.
  • It is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein.
  • It may temporarily cause pain at the site of injection. You can relieve this by gently rubbing the site of injection for a few seconds afterwards. 
  • When used long term, your doctor may monitor your thyroid function, gallbladder function, liver function and vitamin b12 levels regularly.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines to control your blood pressure or if you are diabetic.
  • Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.
  • Neoctide 0.1mg Injection helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas.
  • It is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein.
  • It may temporarily cause pain at the site of injection. You can relieve this by gently rubbing the site of injection for a few seconds afterwards. 
  • When used long term, your doctor may monitor your thyroid function, gallbladder function, liver function and vitamin b12 levels regularly.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines to control your blood pressure or if you are diabetic.
  • Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neoctide 0.1mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Neoctide 0.1mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Neoctide 0.1mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Neoctide 0.1mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Neoctide 0.1mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Neoctide 0.1mg Injection is recommended.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Neoctide 0.1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neoctide 0.1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Seek immediate medical help if you have lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, chest pain or discomfort, slow or irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, or unusual tiredness. These may be symptoms of heart rhythm problems.
Nausea is one of the common side-effects of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty.
Yes, Neoctide 0.1mg Injection may suppress the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism.
Yes, Neoctide 0.1mg Injection may cause your blood sugar levels to rise or fall resulting in a dose change of insulin or other anti-diabetic medications. You will be advised to regularly monitor your sugar level while on treatment with Neoctide 0.1mg Injection.
Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Neoctide 0.1mg Injection. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Neoctide 0.1mg Injection. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.
Yes, Neoctide 0.1mg Injection may cause constipation. Try to eat a well-balanced diet with lots of fibre and drink plenty of water. Do not take any laxatives without consulting your doctor.
Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Neoctide 0.1mg Injection. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.
Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Somatostatin Analogues

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Somatostatin Analogues (SSAs)

References

  1. Master SB. Hypothalamic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 650.
  2. McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1094.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1010.
  4. Octreotide acetate. Hurley, Maidenhead: Hospira UK Ltd.; 2012 [revised Apr. 2016]. [Accessed 28 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Drugs.com. Octreotide acetate. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Octreotide acetate. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals; 2012. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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User feedback

Bleeding esophageal varices
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Others
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Average
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No Side Effect
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Constipation
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With or without food
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With food
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Patient concerns

I am having ulcers in my mouth due to which i cant eat food secondly whenever i eat i feel burning in my chest . suffering from such condition since a month my doctor told me that i m deficit of vitamin . but he didnt say which vitamin . so i want to know if he is right

Dr. Sfurti Mann
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
You have gastritis and Gastro esophageal reflux. Can take sompraz-IT OD before breakfast n syp digene thrice daily 2tsf.

Base of the breast like tumours formed 4 months back but at that time there is no pain.but now pain.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Get it examined in the clinic
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Marketer details

Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

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Country of origin: India
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