Somatostatin Pharmacology

Somatostatin

About Somatostatin
Pituitary hormone, Growth inhibitor.
Mechanism of Action of Somatostatin
The drug exerts it`s action by inhibiting the secretion of Growth hormone (GH), Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Prolactin in pituitary; Insulin and glucagons in pancreas, and all gastrointestinal secretions including gastrin and HCl. It constricts splanchnic, hepatic, and renal blood vessels. It decreases blood flow to gastrointestinal mucosa and thus controls bleeding esophageal varices and bleeding peptic ulcer. It controls pancreatic, intestinal, or biliary fistulae due to antisecretory effect.
Pharmacokinets of Somatostatin
Absorption: Administered parenterally, Metabolism: Rapidly metabolized in liver by endopeptidases and aminopeptidases.
Onset of Action for Somatostatin
N/A
Duration of Action for Somatostatin
N/A
Half Life of Somatostatin
1 to 3 minutes
Side Effects of Somatostatin
1. Nausea
2. Dirrhoea
3. Dyspepsia
4. Steatorrhoea
5. Hypochlorhydria
6. Flushing
7. Vertigo
Contra-indications of Somatostatin
Hypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Somatostatin
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Somatostatin
1. Severe acute bleeding from intestinal varices, Gastric or duodenal ulcers, or haemorrhagic gastritis
2. Pancreatic, Intestinal and biliary fistulae
3. Prophylactic treatment of pancreatic surgery
4. Diabetic ketoacidosis
5. Hormone secreting tumors such as Insulinomas, Glucagonomas, VIPomas, Carcinoid tumors, Growth hormone secreting adenomas
6. Acromegaly
Interactions for Somatostatin
NULL.
Typical Dosage for Somatostatin
I.V.: 250mcg as slow I.V. bolus injection over 3 to 5minutes followed by continuous I.V. infusion at a rate of 3mg/12hour.
Severe acute bleeding from intestinal varices, Gastric or duodenal ulcers, or haemorrhagic gastritis: Initially 250mcg slow I.V. injection followed by slow IV. Infusion at a rate of 250mcg/hour. If haemorrhage stops continue treatment for 2 to 3days.
Pancreatic, Intestinal and biliary fistulae: Continuous I.V. infusion of 250mcg/hr until closure of fistulae. Continue treatment for 24 to 72 hours more.
Prophylactic treatment of pancreatic surgery: Continuous I.V. infusion of 250mcg/hr at the beginning of surgery and continue treatment for 5days.
Diabetic ketoacidosis: Continuous I.V. infusion at a rate of 100 to 500mcg/hour along with insulin.
Schedule of Somatostatin
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Storage Requirements for Somatostatin
Store at a temperature range of 2 to 8 degree C.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Somatostatin
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Somatostatin
Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Home Delivery for Somatostatin in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for somatostatin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for somatostatin may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

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