Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
ACTIDE 100 mcg Injection is a prescription hormonal therapy injection containing Octreotide 100 mcg as its active ingredient. It belongs to the class of somatostatin analogues and is used for the management of conditions caused by excessive hormone secretion, including acromegaly and certain hormone-secreting tumors.
ACTIDE works by mimicking the natural hormone somatostatin, helping regulate the release of growth hormone and other gastrointestinal hormones. It is administered by a healthcare professional through subcutaneous or intravenous routes as advised.

🔹 Key Uses
ACTIDE 100 mcg Injection may be prescribed for:
Treatment of acromegaly (excess growth hormone production)
Control of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumors
Management of severe watery diarrhea caused by VIP-secreting tumors (VIPomas)
Certain hormone-producing neuroendocrine tumors
Reduction of excessive hormone secretion in selected conditions

🔹 Composition
Active Ingredient:
Octreotide 100 mcg
Drug Class:
Somatostatin Analogue
Hormonal Regulatory Agent
Dosage Form:
Injectable Solution
Therapeutic Category:
Endocrine Medicine
Gastrointestinal Hormone Therapy
Oncology Supportive Therapy

🔹 How It Works
ACTIDE contains Octreotide, a synthetic analogue of somatostatin.
Mechanism of action:
Mimics natural somatostatin activity in the body
Reduces release of growth hormone
Helps lower insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels
Controls secretion of certain gastrointestinal hormones
Reduces excessive fluid secretion in hormone-related diarrhea
This helps control symptoms caused by abnormal hormone production.

🔹 Key Benefits
Helps control excess growth hormone levels
Supports treatment of acromegaly symptoms
Helps reduce tumor-related flushing and diarrhea
Controls hormone secretion from certain neuroendocrine tumors
Provides targeted hormone regulation therapy
Available as an injectable formulation for specialist use

🔹 Dosage and Administration
ACTIDE 100 mcg Injection should be administered only under medical supervision.
It may be given by:
Subcutaneous injection
Intravenous infusion (in selected cases)
The dose and frequency depend on:
Medical condition being treated
Hormone levels
Treatment response
Patient’s overall health status
Do not self-administer unless specifically trained and instructed by your healthcare provider.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Flatulence (gas)
Headache
Injection site pain
Constipation
Possible serious side effects:
Gallbladder problems or gallstones
Changes in blood sugar levels
Slow heart rate
Severe allergic reactions
Pancreatitis (rare)
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent symptoms occur.

🔹 Precautions
Before receiving ACTIDE 100 mcg Injection, inform your doctor if you have:
Diabetes
Gallbladder disease
Thyroid problems
Heart rhythm disorders
Liver disease
Kidney problems
Allergy to Octreotide or similar medicines
Important precautions:
Blood sugar monitoring may be required in diabetic patients.
Regular hormone level monitoring may be recommended.
Inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only after medical evaluation.