Octreotide (oral/injection)

Generic name: octreotide (oral/injection) [ ok-TREE-oh-tide ]
Brand names: Bynfezia, Mycapssa, SandoSTATIN, SandoSTATIN LAR Depot
Dosage forms: injectable solution (100 mcg/mL; 1000 mcg/mL; 200 mcg/mL; 50 mcg/mL; 500 mcg/mL); intramuscular powder for injection, extended release (10 mg; 20 mg; 30 mg); oral delayed release capsule (20 mg); subcutaneous solution (2500 mcg/mL)
Drug class:Somatostatin and somatostatin analogs

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 2, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is octreotide?

Octreotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.

Octreotide is used to treat acromegaly. Octreotide is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIPomas).

Octreotide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use octreotide if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• diabetes;

• gallbladder disease;

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