Somastat 250mcg Injection
Somatostatin (250mcg)
Primary uses of : Acromegaly, Carcinoid tumours, Bleeding esophageal varices
Composition
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Somatostatin (250mcg) |
Side Effect
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Common
Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Headache, Increased glucose level in blood, Injection site reaction, Gallstones. |
How to works
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How Somastat Injection works
Somastat 250mcg Injection works by blocking the effects of certain natural hormones in the body such as serotonin and growth hormone. It also decreases bleeding from food pipe by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels. |