Země: Japonsko
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Octreotide acetate
Novartis Pharma K.K.
Octreotide acetate
injection
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Self-injection Published: 08/2020 The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment. BRAND NAME: SANDOSTATIN FOR S.C. INJECTION 100 MCG [CONGENITAL HYPERINSULINEMIA] ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Octreotide acetate DOSAGE FORM: injection IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE This medicine suppresses excessive excretion of insulin from pancreas and alleviates symptoms due to excretion of insulin from pancreas. It is usually used to improve symptoms of hypoglycemia associated with congenital hyperinsulinemia. THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR AND PHARMACIST. ・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods. ・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.) DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE) ・ Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is(( to be written by a healthcare professional )) ・In general, start to inject 5 mcg/kg (5 mcg as octreotide per kilogram of the body weight) subcutaneously a day in 3 or 4 divided doses or inject subcutaneously for 24 hours continuously. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms of the patient, however, the maximum daily dose is up to 25 mcg/kg. Strictly follow the instructions. ・If you are going to inject this medicine repeatedly, avoid injecting this medicine into the same site (for example, sw Přečtěte si celý dokument