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Sandostatin LAR Depot (octreotide acetate for injectable suspension)
Detailed View: Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) -- March 2008
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
ADVERSE REACTIONS
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cholelithiasis and Gallbladder Sludge Sandostatin may inhibit gallbladder contractility and decrease bile secretion, which may lead to gallbladder abnormalities or sludge. Patients should be monitored periodically... Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia Octreotide alters the balance between the counter-regulatory hormones, insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone, which may result in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Blood glucose levels should be monitored when Sandostatin LAR treatment is initiated, or when the dose is altered. Antidiabetic treatment should be adjusted accordingly... Thyroid Function Abnormalities Octreotide suppresses the secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone, which may result in hypothyroidism... |