Sandostatin contains the active ingredient octreotide, which is used to treat many conditions, such as treating hyperthyroidism, reducing growth hormone secretion, and treating acromegaly. It is also used to treat gastrointestinal bleeding, pituitary tumors, and diarrhea associated with the spread of cancerous tumors.
What are the ingredients of Sandostatin?
The box contains 5 ampoules. Each ampoule contains the active ingredient:
- Octreotide acetate 0.1 mg/1 ml
Sandostatin Uses
Sandostatin ampoules are used in the following conditions:
- Reducing growth hormone secretion from the pituitary gland
- Treating acromegaly resulting from excessive growth hormone secretion
- Helps stop gastrointestinal bleeding
- Treating pituitary tumors that cause hyperthyroidism
- Treating diarrhea associated with the spread of cancerous tumors throughout the body
- Treating hyperthyroidism