Qureo 100mcg Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Questus Pharma
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Octreotide Inj 100mcg
 
STORAGE
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Qureo 100mcg 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.

Qureo 100mcg 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 QUREO INJECTION

·         Acromegaly

·         Carcinoid tumours

·         Bleeding esophageal varices

SIDE EFFECTS OF QUREO INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Qureo

·         Diarrhea

·         Abdominal pain

·         Nausea

·         Constipation

·         Flatulence

·         Headache

·         Increased glucose level in blood

·         Injection site reaction

HOW TO USE QUREO INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW QUREO INJECTION WORKS

Qureo 100mcg Injection is a similar to somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body which inhibits the effects of certain hormones such as growth hormone. It also lowers the bleeding from the food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Qureo 100mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Qureo 100mcg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Qureo 100mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Qureo 100mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Qureo 100mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Qureo 100mcg Injection is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Qureo 100mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Qureo 100mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.