Octoven

Composition for Octoven Products

Octoven Products are primarily used for

Acromegaly, Carcinoid tumours, Bleeding esophageal varices

Uses of Octoven Products

Octreotide acetate is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumours and bleeding esophageal varices. It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.

Octoven Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Octoven are Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Constipation, Flatulence, Headache, Increased glucose level in blood, Gallstones, Injection site reaction.

Octreotide acetate 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.

In Depth Information for Octoven Products

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 8th Nov 2024.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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