Uses, Side Effects, Price of Actide 0.1mg Injection:

Actide 0.1mg Injection is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices. It is also used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas.

Actide 0.1mg Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, and headache. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have problems with your liver. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking.

USES OF Actide 0.1mg Injection

• Acromegaly
• Carcinoid tumours

Benefits of Actide 0.1mg Injection :

Acromegaly is a condition that is caused by overproduction of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Actide 0.1mg Injection helps to reduce the increased levels of growth hormone, restores them to normal and therefore prevents complication of acromegaly such as diabetes or heart diseases. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Carcinoid tumors are slow growing abnormal masses that occur in several parts of the body, chiefly, intestine, pancreas, colon, rectum, lungs etc. These tumors occur due to oversecretion of certain hormones in our body. Actide 0.1mg Injection helps reduce these hormone levels to normal range and prevents further complications. Follow your doctor’s instructions to get maximum benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF Actide 0.1mg Injection :

The majority of adverse effects are temporary and go away as your body becomes used to the medication. If they persist or you're concerned about them, speak with your doctor.

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Flatulence
• Increased glucose level in blood

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs

Q1. What should I monitor when taking Actide 0.1mg 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.

Q2. I am experiencing nausea. Is this due to Actide 0.1mg 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.

Q3. Does Actide 0.1mg Injection result in thyroid disorders? Yes, Actide 0.1mg Injection may suppress the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism.