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Sandostatin octreotide

Sandostatin LAR Depot octreotide

Prescribed for Carcinoid Tumor, Acromegaly, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor. Sandostatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Carcinoid Tumor, Acromegaly, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor. Sandostatin LAR Depot may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Somatostatin and somatostatin analogs

Somatostatin and somatostatin analogs

Side Effects

Common side effects include: cardiac conduction disorder, gallbladder sludge, and hyperglycemia.

See the full Sandostatin side effects document.

See the full Sandostatin LAR Depot side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	10 mL
Dosage	50 mcg/mL
Per Unit^*	$15.40
Cost^*	$153.98

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Quantity	1 powder for injection, extended release
Dosage	10 mg
Per Unit^*	$3,407.82
Cost^*	$3,407.82

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Injectable solution

Intramuscular powder for injection, extended release

Brand Names

Other octreotide brands include: Bynfezia Pen, Mycapssa, Sandostatin LAR Depot Other octreotide brands include: Bynfezia Pen, Mycapssa, Sandostatin

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 139 drugs are known to interact with Sandostatin:

6 major drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)
130 moderate drug interactions (437 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

A total of 139 drugs are known to interact with Sandostatin LAR Depot:

6 major drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)
130 moderate drug interactions (437 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Octreotide may affect the absorption of dietary nutrients and medications that you take by mouth... View more

Octreotide may affect the absorption of dietary nutrients and medications that you take by mouth... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 21, 1988

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

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