How to Take Sandostatin
Sandostatin LAR Depot
Your Guide to Taking Sandostatin LAR Depot
Sandostatin® (octreotide acetate) comes in 2 different formulations: Sandostatin® (octreotide acetate) Immediate-Release Injection and Sandostatin® LAR Depot (octreotide acetate) for injectable suspension.
Both formulations contain the same active ingredient, octreotide acetate. The difference between them is how often a patient receives treatment, what type of injection he or she is given, and who gives it (self-injected vs doctor administered)
If your doctor has prescribed Sandostatin for the first time, you will start treatment with Sandostatin Immediate-Release Injection
Your doctor will identify if Sandostatin LAR Depot is right for you based on your response after 2 weeks of treatment with Sandostatin Immediate-Release Injection
Here’s What to Expect While Taking Sandostatin Therapy:
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Sandostatin Injection: Immediate-release formulation |
Sandostatin LAR Depot: Long-acting formulation |
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Administered 2 to 4 times per day during the first 2 weeks of therapy; as an injection under the skin of the thigh, upper arm, or abdomen |
Administered once every 4 weeks as an injection into the muscle tissue of the buttocks |
You are encouraged to report any side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
