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May 27, 2012

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Diarrhea facts

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, an increase in the looseness of stool or both.
Diarrhea is caused by increased secretion of fluid into the intestine, reduced absorption of fluid from the intestine or rapid passage of stool through the intestine.
Diarrhea can be defined absolutely or relatively. Absolute diarrhea is defined as more than five bowel movements a day or liquid stools. Relative diarrhea is defined as an increase in the number of bowel movements per day or an increase in the looseness of stools compared with an individual's usual bowel habit.
Diarrhea may be either acute or chronic, and each has different causes and treatments.
Complications of diarrhea include dehydration, electrolytes (mineral) abnormalities, and irritation of the anus.
Dehydration can be treated with oral ...

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Sandostatin Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) is used to treat acromegaly and bleeding variceal veins. It is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIP adenomas). It is in a class of medications called octapeptides. This medication may be available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, loose/oily stools, constipation, stomach upset, gas, bloating, dizziness, or headache.

Dosing of Sandostatin depends on the condition being treated and the response of the patient. Sandostatin may interact with bromocriptine, cyclosporine, diuretics (water pills), diabetes medication, or medicine for heart disease or high blood pressure. Sandostatin may restore the normal ability to become pregnant in females with acromegaly who have infertility. Females of childbearing age should discuss reliable forms of birth control with the doctor. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when prescribed. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Sandostatin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Acromegaly

Sandostatin® (octreotide acetate) is indicated to reduce blood levels of growth hormone and IGF-I (somatomedin C) in acromegaly patients who have had inadequate response to or cannot be treated with surgical resection, pituitary irradiation, and bromocriptine mesylate at maximally tolerated doses. The goal is to achieve normalization of growth hormone and IGF-I (somatomedin C) levels (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). In patients with acromegaly, Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) reduces growth hormone to within normal ranges in 50% of patie...

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What is Sandostatin Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Sandostatin Patient Information: Side Effects

Stop using octreotide and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

slow or irregular heartbeats;
gallbladder problems (stomach pain);
pancreatitis (pain in the upper stomach or back, nausea, vomiting, fever, bloating, yellowing of the skin or eyes);
thyroid problems (may be detected by blood tests);
low blood sugar (headache, confu...

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What is Sandostatin Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Sandostatin Consumer Information: Uses

Octreotide is used to treat severe watery diarrhea and sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by certain types of tumors (e.g., carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors) that are found usually in the intestines and pancreas. The symptoms occur when these tumors make too much of certain natural substances (hormones). This medication works by blocking the production of these hormones. By decreasing watery diarrhea, octreotide helps to reduce the loss of body fluids and minerals.

Octreotide is also used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly) that occurs when the body mak...

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