Octreotide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot
Additional InformationOnce a medicine has been approved
for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful
for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product
labeling, octreotide is used in certain patients with the following medical
conditions:
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related diarrhea
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Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea
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Insulin-producing tumors of the pancreas
Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating
to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.
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