Octreotide (MaxRx) TM
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Active ingredients: octreotide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OCTREOTIDE GH octreotide as acetate 100 micrograms/1 mL injection ampouleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For symptomatic control and reduction of growth hormone and IGF-1 plasma levels in patients with acromegaly, including those who are inadequately controlled by surgery, radiotherapy, or dopamine agonist treatment. Octreotide treatment is also indicated in acromegalic patients unfit or unwilling to undergo surgery, or in the interim period until radiotherapy becomes fully effective. For the relief of symptoms associated with the following functional tumours of the gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine system: Carcinoid tumours with features of the carcinoid syndrome; Vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumours (VIPomas). Octreotide is not an antitumour therapy and is not curative in these patients. For reduction of the incidence of complications following pancreatic surgery.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear, colourless solution, free from visible particulates
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 5 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 5 ampoules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient octreotide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
