Somatin 3000 Injection

Somatin 3000 Injection contains the active substance somatostatin. It is a synthetic compound of octreotide, a substance naturally found in the human body that inhibits the effects of certain hormones, such as growth hormone. It is used to reduce the amount of growth hormone produced by patients with acromegaly (a condition in which the body produces too much growth hormone, causing enlargement of the hands, feet, and facial features, joint pain, and other symptoms) who cannot be treated with surgery, radiation, or another medication. It is also used to control diarrhoea and flushing caused by carcinoid tumours (slow-growing tumours that release natural substances that can cause symptoms) and vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting adenomas (VIP-omas, tumours that form in the pancreas and release natural substances that can cause symptoms). It is used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas gland. It is also indicated to stop bleeding and to protect from re-bleeding from ruptured gastro-oesophageal varices in patients with chronic liver disease. Somatin 3000 Injection is used to treat patients with pituitary tumours that produce too much thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) when other types of treatment (surgery or radiotherapy) are not suitable or have not worked and after radiotherapy, to cover the interim period until the radiotherapy becomes fully effective. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to Somatin 3000 Injection or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Inform your physician if you have gallstones, high or low blood sugar levels, vitamin B12 deficiency, and liver diseases. This drug may lower your heart rate, and very high doses can cause abnormal heart rhythm, so your doctor may monitor your heart function regularly during treatment. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before initiating treatment.

To treat acromegaly Relieve symptoms associated with some tumors of the GI tract To prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas gland To treat pituitary tumors that produce too much TSH

Somatin 3000 Injection, a neuropeptide agent, inhibits growth hormone, glucagon, and insulin more effectively than the natural hormone. The drug also reduces growth hormone and IGF-I (somatomedin C) in acromegaly, inhibits gallbladder contractions, reduces bile secretion, and suppresses thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secretion.

Always use this medicine as exactly prescribed by your doctor. Depending on the condition being treated, an infusion of Somatin 3000 Injection is given by either subcutaneous (under the skin) injection, intramuscularly (into the muscle of the buttocks), or intravenous (into a vein). If you are prescribed a subcutaneous injection, your doctor or other healthcare professional will explain how to inject the medicine under the skin.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Increased heart rate Changes in heart rhythm Increased or decreased blood sugar levels Changes in thyroid levels Vitamin B12 deficiency Gall stones Common Diarrhea, flatulence Abdominal pain Back pain Tiredness Headache, nausea

Regularly check blood sugar levels and inform your physician if you notice any changes such as increased or decreased blood sugar level. Female patients of reproductive potential use an alternative non-hormonal method of contraception, such as condoms, when the oral form of this medicine is used. Somatin 3000 Injection is given as a shot under your skin, into a muscle, or into a vein, based on your condition. This medicine may improve fertility in women and can cause unwanted pregnancies. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.