Comparing Sandostatin vs Somatuline Depot
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Prescribed for Carcinoid Tumor, Acromegaly, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor. Sandostatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Carcinoid Syndrome, Acromegaly. Somatuline Depot may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.0
For Carcinoid Tumor: This medicine has been a life saver for me, nothing else worked. In a couple of days I felt improvement - no uncontrollable diarrhea. |
8.0
For Carcinoid Syndrome: I had 7 injections so far and the side effects are ok blood pressure and glucose both are controlled by my endocrinologist. I had my injection always Friday to give my self two days to feel better, by Tuesday I feel almost perfect. Most of the weekend after the injection I had pain in my back, dizziness and I feel like slow or sad. I am very happy all the time to enjoy my life |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: cardiac conduction disorder, gallbladder sludge, and hyperglycemia. See the full Sandostatin side effects document. |
Common side effects include: diarrhea. See the full Somatuline Depot side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Sandostatin prices and generic prices |
View all Somatuline Depot prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
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| Other octreotide brands include: Bynfezia Pen, Mycapssa, Sandostatin LAR Depot |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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1.5 hours |
720 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 136 drugs are known to interact with Sandostatin:
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A total of 134 drugs are known to interact with Somatuline Depot:
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First Approval Date |
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October 21, 1988 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Carcinoid Tumor: I agree with the other review. This product has been a life saver for me. It has completely taken away my other symptoms. The only drawback for me is fatigue, but honestly I can live with it considering everything else that I am dealing with prior to taking this medication.