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Octreotide injection and Hepatic impairment

Result of checking the interaction of drug Octreotide injection and disease Hepatic impairment for safety when used together.

Check result:

Octreotide injection <> Hepatic impairment

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The half-life of octreotide may be increased in patients with liver cirrhosis, necessitating adjustment of dosage. This dose should be up titrated based on clinical response and speed of response as deemed necessary by the physician.

Octreotide injection

Generic Name: octreotide

Brand Name: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

Synonyms: Octreotide (injection), Octreotide

What is Octreotide injection?