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Lanreotide
Latest prescription information about Lanreotide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Lanreotide
Pronunciation : lan-REE-oh-tide
Trade Name(s):
International- Somatuline. This medication is a somatostatin analog, prescribed for acromegaly. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : SC- The recommended dose is 90 mg, at 4-week intervals for 3 months. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of gallstones, kidney or liver impairment, thyroid problems, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level closely. * Monitor growth hormone levels and thyroid function regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, vomiting and loose stools. Musculoskeletal - Joint pain. Miscellaneous - Headache, gallstone, injection site pain. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). |
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