Somatostatin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

Information about Somatostatin

Generic Name : Somatostatin
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Somatostatin are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y42 Therapeutic Classification : Hormones

Trade Names/Brand Names of Somatostatin

India :

International :

Eklivan, Etaxene, Hematinan, Shishitai, Somatosan, Somatostatin Lyomark, Somatostatine Eumedica, Stilamin, Ikestatina, Modustatina, Modustatine, Resurmide, Sadolin, Somabion, Somastin, Somatin, Somatosan, Somatostatin DeltaSelect, Somatostatin Inresa, Somatostatin Lyomark, Somatostatina Combino Pharm, Somatostatina IBP, Somatostatina Normon, Somatostatina PH&T, Somatostatina Vedim, Somatostatina, Somatostatine UCB, Somonal, Stilamin, UCB Somatostatin

Why is Somatostatin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a peptide hormone, prescribed for gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

When should Somatostatin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity

What is the dosage of Somatostatin?

Adult: IV – The recommended dose is 250 mcg as a bolus injection, then infuse at 3.5 mcg/kg/hour until bleeding has ceased.

How should Somatostatin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the side effects of Somatostatin?

Abdominal discomfort, nausea, flushing and slow heart rate.

What are the other precautions for Somatostatin?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Somatostatin?

Store it at room temperature.