SANDOSTATIN

Drug Name: SANDOSTATIN

SANDOSTATIN DESCRIPTION:
OCTREOTIDE - INJECTION (oak-TREE-oh-tide)

COMMON SANDOSTATIN BRAND NAME(S):
Sandostatin

SANDOSTATIN SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, loose stools, vomiting, constipation, stomach upset, gas, bloating, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, fatigue, flushing, dry mouth or drowsiness may occur. Pain and irritation have been reported at the injection site. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: severe stomach pain, rectal spasm, tremor, palpitations, breathing trouble, chest pain, muscle cramps, numbness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE SANDOSTATIN:
SANDOSTATIN: SANDOSTATIN is given by injection usually two or three times a day. Use SANDOSTATIN as prescribed. Do not use more of this or use it more often than directed. To prevent irritation and soreness, rotate injection sites.

SANDOSTATIN USES:
SANDOSTATIN treats severe watery diarrhea associated with certain types of tumors. It is also used to reduce excessive amounts of growth hormone.

SANDOSTATIN PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, any other illnesses or any allergies. Use caution operating machinery or performing tasks requiring alertness if SANDOSTATIN makes you drowsy or dizzy.

SANDOSTATIN DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially of: cyclosporine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

SANDOSTATIN OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

SANDOSTATIN NOTES:
Laboratory tests will be done routinely while using this medication to evaluate its effectiveness and prevent side effects.

MISSED SANDOSTATIN DOSE:
It is important to use each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

SANDOSTATIN STORAGE:
Store SANDOSTATIN in the refrigerator as directed. Ampules to be used for each day may be stored at room temperature for that day only. Do not use this if the solution is cloudy or appears to contain particles. Properly discard of any unused medication after the expiration date marked on the label. Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.