Can Sandostatin be given at home?
It is given as a shot under your skin or muscle, or as a needle placed into one of your veins. This medicine may also be given at home to patients who do not need to be in a medical facility. If you are using this medicine at home, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to prepare and inject the medicine.
How do you administer Sandostatin LAR?
Sandostatin® LAR must be given only by deep intragluteal injection, NEVER intravenously. Insert the needle fully into the left or right gluteus at a 90º angle to the skin. Slowly pull back the plunger to check that no blood vessel has been penetrated (reposition if a blood vessel has been penetrated).
Is Sandostatin a form of chemo?
Sandostatin is not a chemotherapy drug, it is a man-made hormone that has similar effects to somatostatin, a hormone produced naturally in our bodies by our hypothalamus and some other tissues such as the pancreas and the gastrointestinal tract.
Can Cabergoline cause diarrhea?
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, constipation, dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness may occur….QUESTION.
| Adverse Event* | Cabergoline (n=221) | Bromocriptine (n=231) |
|---|---|---|
| Vomiting | 9 (4) | 16 (7) |
| Dry mouth | 5 (2) | 2 (1) |
| Diarrhea | 4 (2) | 7 (3) |
| Flatulence | 4 (2) | 3 (1) |
What should you assess before giving Sandostatin?
Growth Hormone, IGF-I (somatomedin C) Responsiveness to Sandostatin may be evaluated by determining growth hormone levels at 1-4 hour intervals for 8-12 hours post dose. Alternatively, a single measurement of IGF-I (somatomedin C) level may be made two weeks after drug initiation or dosage change.
What drug class is Sandostatin?
Sandostatin belongs to a class of drugs called Antidiarrheals; Somatostatin Analogs. It is not known if Sandostatin is safe and effective in children.
Are carcinoid tumors curable?
Small rectal carcinoid tumors usually are benign and often can be completely excised for a cure. Type 1 gastric carcinoid tumors also usually are benign and often can be removed for a cure. Small appendiceal carcinoid tumors usually are removed and cured at the time of appendectomy.
Does cabergoline make you happy?
In the first two weeks, I noticed a boost in my mood and energy levels. It was as if a fog of depression had been lifted from me. I had mild headaches and a slight loss of appetite. Longer-term, the headaches and nausea subsided and my mood leveled out.
What are the dosing options for Sandostatin Lar depot?
FOR THE SEVERE DIARRHEA AND FLUSHING ASSOCIATED WITH METASTATIC CARCINOID TUMORS, THE ONLY SSA WITH MULTIPLE DOSING OPTIONS. Multiple dosing options can help effectively manage patients’ symptoms 1. Sandostatin ® LAR Depot (octreotide acetate) for injectable suspension is available in 10 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg for up or down dose titration.
How much Sandostatin is in an injectable suspension?
Sandostatin LAR Depot (octreotide acetate) for injectable suspension is available in 10 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg for up or down dose titration. Doses higher than 30 mg are not recommended. Sandostatin LAR Depot should be administered by a trained health care provider.
How many mg of Sandostatin is needed for titration?
Sandostatin ® LAR Depot (octreotide acetate) for injectable suspension is available in 10 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg for up or down dose titration. Doses higher than 30 mg are not recommended. Sandostatin ® (octreotide acetate) Immediate-Release Injection is available for treatment initiation and symptom flare-ups
What kind of acetate is in Sandostatin lardepot?
Sandostatin LAR®Depot (octreotide acetate for injectable suspension) is a long-acting dosage form consisting of microspheres of the biodegradable glucose star polymer, D,L-lactic and glycolic acids copolymer, containing octreotide.