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About Somastin 250mcg Injection

Somatostatin works by blocking the effects of certain natural hormones in the body such as serotonin and growth hormone. It also decreases bleeding from food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

Uses of Somastin 250mcg Injection

Somatostatin is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumours and bleeding esophageal varices.

Medicinal Benefits of Somastin 250mcg Injection

Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by the overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Somatostatin 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.

Directions for Use

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

Side Effects of Somastin 250mcg Injection

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

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