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Other uses for this medicine

Octreotide (a synthetic substitute of somatostatin) has also been used off-label for the treatment of chemotherapy induced diarrhea.

Additionally, it is also used in toxicology for the treatment of prolonged recurrent hypoglycemia after sulfonylurea overdose.

However, it is important that you talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your particular condition.

 

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Dosage and using this medicine

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What should I do if I forget a dose?

What side effects can this medication cause?

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

In case of an emergency/overdose

 

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