Otide 0.1 Injection Information

Otide 0.1 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Acromegaly are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Otide 0.1 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Otide 0.1 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Otide 0.1 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Weight gain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Otide 0.1 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Otide 0.1 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Otide 0.1 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Otide 0.1 Injection related warnings talks about Otide 0.1 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Otide 0.1 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Otide 0.1 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Otide 0.1 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Otide 0.1 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Otide Benefits & Uses
Otide Dosage & How to Take
Otide Side Effects
Otide Related Warnings
Otide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Otide
Otide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Otide 0.1 Injection Benefits & Uses

Otide 0.1 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Otide 0.1 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Acromegaly Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dose may increase 500 mcg, TID if necessary
Geriatric	Disease: Acromegaly Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dose may increase 500 mcg, TID if necessary

Otide 0.1 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Otide 0.1 Injection safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Otide will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Otide 0.1 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Otide for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Otide 0.1 Injection on the Kidneys?

Otide may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Otide 0.1 Injection on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Otide. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Otide 0.1 Injection on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Otide. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Otide 0.1 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Otide 0.1 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gallstones
Allergy
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Otide 0.1 Injection

Is this Otide 0.1 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Otide 0.1 Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Otide 0.1 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Otide 0.1 Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Otide 0.1 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Otide 0.1 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Otide 0.1 Injection

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Otide 0.1 Injection with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Otide 0.1 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Otide 0.1 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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