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Somatostatin uses and side effect

Indication

Acute bleeding oesophageal varices, upper Gl bleeding from haemorrtiagic gastritis or gastric/ duodenal ulcer, intestinal and pancreatic fistulae. Hypersecretory tumours of intestinal tract.

Contra Indication

Pregnancy, Lactation, Hypersensitivity.

Caution

Monitor blood glucose levels. May inhibit intestinal absorption thus concomitant parenteral nutrition may be recommended.

Side Effect

Thrombocytopenia, Extra systoles, Transient bradycardia, Cramping, Headache, Nausea and vomiting, Pyrexia, Hypoglycemia, Hypocalcemia.

Reference - Harmons

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Medicines containing Somatostatin

Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

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