Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acutrid 100mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acutrid 100mcg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acutrid 100mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE

Acutrid 100mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acutrid 100mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Acutrid 100mcg Injection is recommended. | - Liver : CAUTION

Acutrid 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acutrid 100mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Acutrid 100mcg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

What should I monitor when taking Acutrid 100mcg Injection?::: Seek immediate medical help if you have lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, chest pain or discomfort, slow or irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, or unusual tiredness. These may be symptoms of heart rhythm problems.| I am experiencing nausea. Is this due to Acutrid 100mcg Injection?::: Nausea is one of the common side-effects of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty.| Does Acutrid 100mcg Injection result in thyroid disorders?::: Yes, Acutrid 100mcg Injection may suppress the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism.| Does Acutrid 100mcg Injection affect blood sugar?::: Yes, Acutrid 100mcg Injection may cause your blood sugar levels to rise or fall resulting in a dose change of insulin or other anti-diabetic medications. You will be advised to regularly monitor your sugar level while on treatment with Acutrid 100mcg Injection.| Does Acutrid 100mcg Injection cause diarrhea?::: Diarrhea could be a side-effect of Acutrid 100mcg Injection. Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Acutrid 100mcg Injection. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.| Does Acutrid 100mcg Injection cause constipation?::: Yes, Acutrid 100mcg Injection may cause constipation. Try to eat a well-balanced diet with lots of fibre and drink plenty of water. Do not take any laxatives without consulting your doctor.| I am experiencing a headache, is it due to Acutrid 100mcg Injection?::: Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Acutrid 100mcg Injection. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.| How will you know that Acutrid 100mcg Injection is working?::: Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.

Acutrid 100mcg Injection is a similar to somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body which inhibits the effects of certain hormones such as growth hormone. It also lowers the bleeding from the food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

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