Octreotide Acetate IM
Generic Name: OCTREOTIDE DEPOT SUSPENSION - INJECTION
Pronounced: (ok-TREE-oh-tide)
Octreotide Acetate IM Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US
National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a
provincial poison control center.
Octreotide Acetate IM Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new
dosing schedule.
Octreotide Acetate IM Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood glucose
tests, thyroid function tests, hormone levels, vitamin B12 levels) should be
performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
Consult your doctor for more details.
Octreotide Acetate IM Storage
Store this medication in the refrigerator between 36-46
degrees F (2-8 degrees C). Take the medication out of the refrigerator 30 to 60
minutes before mixing. Protect from light.
Once mixed, use the medication immediately. Discard any
unused portion of the vial.
Properly discard this product when it is expired or no
longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more
details about how to safely discard your product.
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