Zomator 0.25mg Injection

Somatostatin (0.25mg)

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Zomator 0.25mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices. It works by blocking certain hormones in the body as well as decreasing the bleeding from food pipe by narrowing the blood vessels.

Written By Dr. Balshine Singh Kanwar, MD, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Somatostatin (0.25mg)

Marketer

Biocon

Storage

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

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Product introduction

Zomator 0.25mg Injection is 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. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose regularly while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Zomator Injection

Acromegaly
Carcinoid tumours
Bleeding esophageal varices

Side effects of Zomator 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 Zomator

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Flatulence
Headache
Increased glucose level in blood
Injection site reaction
Gallstones

How to use Zomator Injection

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

How Zomator Injection works

Zomator 0.25mg Injection works by blocking the effects of certain natural hormones in the body such as serotonin and growth hormone. It also decreases bleeding from food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

Quick tips

Zomator 0.25mg 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.
Zomator 0.25mg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zomator 0.25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zomator 0.25mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zomator 0.25mg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Zomator 0.25mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Zomator 0.25mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Zomator 0.25mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Somatostatin Analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Somatostatin Analogues (SSAs)

Related lab tests

Growth Hormone

Insulin Like Growth Factor 1

References

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.
ScienceDirect. Somatostatin. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Sodium Iodide. Kirkland, Quebec: Draximage, Inc. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 3 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Biocon
Address: 20th KM, Hosur Road, Electronic City, Bangalore, India - 560 100

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Zomator 0.25mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Zomator Injection

Side effects of Zomator Injection

How to use Zomator Injection

How Zomator Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Growth Hormone

Insulin Like Growth Factor 1

References

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