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Somastat 3 Injection
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Somastat 3 Injection

Manufactured bySUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsSomatostatin
Description
Somastat 3 Injection is a growth hormone-inhibiting hormone used for the symptomatic treatment of acute bleeding from gastrointestinal ulcers. It may also be used in the treatment of acute pancreatitis.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Somastat 3 Injection

  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Nausea
  • Flushing
  • Slow heart rate
  • Palpitations
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Chills
  • Fatigue
  • Injection site pain
  • Skin rash

Uses of Somastat 3 Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
  • Acute pancreatitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to somatostatin, somatostatin analogs, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Blood glucose levels

This medicine may alter the blood glucose levels in some patients. This risk is especially high in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Bromocriptine

Phenobarbital

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine should be administered only by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines including herbs and supplements as well as all your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by reducing blood flow in the gastrointestinal tract. It also decreases the secretion of some gastrointestinal hormones and gastric acid. These actions help in controlling bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH), Peptide hormone

Schedule

Schedule H

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http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/20541669

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http://jme.endocrinology-journals.org/content/53/1/R1.full

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Somatostatin in the treatment of acute pancreatitis: a prospective randomised controlled trial. [Internet]. [cited 13 April 2018]. Available from:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1378305/
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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Apr 2018

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