Somastat 250mcg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices. It works by blocking certain hormones in the body as well as decreasing the bleeding from food pipe by narrowing the blood vessels.

Somastat 250mcg Injection is used to treat abnormal growth of body due to increased production of chemicals that help in growth process

Uses of Somastat Injection

Acromegaly
Carcinoid tumours
Bleeding esophageal varices

Benefits of Somastat Injection

In Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by the overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Somastat 250mcg Injection helps to reduce the increased levels of growth hormone, restores them to normal and therefore prevents complication of acromegaly such as diabetes or heart diseases. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

In Carcinoid tumours

Carcinoid tumors are slow-growing abnormal masses that occur in several parts of the body, chiefly, intestine, pancreas, colon, rectum, lungs etc. These tumors occur due to the oversecretion of certain hormones in our body. Somastat 250mcg Injection helps reduce these hormone levels to normal range and prevents further complications. Follow your doctor’s instructions to get maximum benefit.

In Bleeding esophageal varices

Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. Somastat 250mcg Injection helps prevent abnormal growth of tissues that may cause these blockages and also helps control bleeding in such cases.

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Side effects of Somastat Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Somastat

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Flatulence
Headache
Increased glucose level in blood
Injection site reaction
Gallstones

How to use Somastat Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Somastat 250mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Somastat 250mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Somastat 250mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Somastat 250mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Somastat 250mcg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Somastat 250mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Somastat 250mcg Injection helps treat acromegaly and certain hormone-producing tumors of stomach, liver, and pancreas.
It is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein.
It may temporarily cause pain at the site of injection. You can relieve this by gently rubbing the site of injection for a few seconds afterwards.
When used long term, your doctor may monitor your thyroid function, gallbladder function, liver function and vitamin b12 levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines to control your blood pressure or if you are diabetic.
Women who do not wish to conceive should practice an effective method for contraception while taking this medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Somatostatin Analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Somatostatin analogues

Patient concerns

I am having ulcers in my mouth due to which i cant eat food secondly whenever i eat i feel burning in my chest . suffering from such condition since a month my doctor told me that i m deficit of vitamin . but he didnt say which vitamin . so i want to know if he is right

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

You have gastritis and Gastro esophageal reflux. Can take sompraz-IT OD before breakfast n syp digene thrice daily 2tsf.

Base of the breast like tumours formed 4 months back but at that time there is no pain.but now pain.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Get it examined in the clinic

What is the cause of enlarge spleen and liver? What treatment to be given? What precautions should be taken? Problem has got repeated in 2 months

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.There are many causes of liver and spleen enlargementfew examples--Infection: Acute viral hepatitis. Infectious mononucleosis. Haematological disease: Myeloproliferative disease. Leukaemia. Metabolic disease: Niemann-Pick disease. Chronic liver disease and portal hypertension: Chronic active hepatitis. Amyloidosis. Acromegaly. Systemic lupus erythematosus. Sarcoidosis.

Swallow problem. Food stocks often in lower part of esophagus. Regurgitation. GERD.endoscopy shows esophageal strictures. food stucks only when acidity attacks.

Dr. Satyam S. Bhavsar

Physician

Hello , Welcome to 1mg consulting, Myself Dr.Satyam Bhavsar,MBBS. Happy to help you :)take TAB.PAN-D two times in a day before food for 2 weeks.SYR.DIGENE two spoons three times a day for 2 weeks & after that as & when required.avoid spicy & oily foodMake a habit of having buttermilk with your meals.Hope this helps. Happy to help you. All the medicines are available on 1mg.com .Order now. Have a nice day :)

Suddenly from last two months m having bleeding only for 1 day during periods .I want to know reason behind it.i am taking Diane 35 now.but still the bleeding lasts for 1 day.The flow of bleeding is very slow.kindly give your suggestions.

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi dear. Usually bleeding decreases while on Diane 35. Also amount if bleeding would depend on how you are taking the pills. However don't worry, decrease in bleeding is expected.

Related lab tests

Growth Hormone

Insulin Like Growth Factor 1

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References

McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1094.
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Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

Country of origin: India

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Somastat 250mcg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Somastat Injection

Benefits of Somastat Injection

In Acromegaly

In Carcinoid tumours

In Bleeding esophageal varices

Side effects of Somastat Injection

Common side effects of Somastat

How to use Somastat Injection

Safety advice

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Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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Disclaimer:

References

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