Octri-Lar

Octri-Lar uses and dosage

Octri-Lar (Octreotide), generic is a prescription medicine used to treat controlling severe watery diarrhea or flushing in patients with certain types of tumors such as carcinoid, pancreatic islet cell tumors, gastrinoma, or vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumors. Octreotide is also used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly), when the body produces too much growth hormone and the hands, feet, face or head grow too large. Octri-Lar is manufactured by Sayre Therapeutics Ltd. in India. Octreotide has to inject under the skin, usually 2 to 3 times a day.

Octri-Lar side effects

The most common adverse reactions of Octreotide are: Nausea, vomiting, loose/ oily stools, constipation, stomach upset, gas, bloating, dizziness, or headache.

Originator brand

by Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Made by

Sayre Therapeutics Pharma

This information is provided for reference only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.