Actide 0.05mg Injection 1ml

Introduction to Actide 0.05mg Injection 1ml

The content describes Actide 005mg Injection 1ml which consists of Octreotide acetate This medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of acromegaly carcinoid tumors and bleeding esophageal varices Octreotide acetate specifically targets somatostatin receptors which are connected to phospholipase C via G proteins By binding to these receptors Octreotide acetate induces smooth muscle contraction in the blood vessels
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Is Actide a chemo drug?

Yes, Actide is a chemo drug, used in patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) endocrine tumors and pituitary tumors

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Is Actide a proton pump inhibitor/ vasopressor?

No, Actide is neither a proton pump inhibitor nor a vasopressor

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Is Actide safe?

Actide is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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Does Actide cause hyperglycemia?

Yes, hyperglycemia is a common side effect of Actide treatment

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Does Actide cause hair loss and weight gain?

Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Actide treatment. Actide may cause weight gain

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Is Actide hormone/ protein?

No, Actide is a peptide or a hormone analogue. It is a synthetic compound derived from somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body

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