Somatuline Depot

Alternate Name: Somatuline Depot

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: Under the skin

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 120 MG/0.5ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, heart and blood vessel problems, or thyroid problems. Do not breastfeed while you are using this medicine and for 6 months after the last dose. This medicine may cause the following problems: Gallstones, which may lead to swelling of the gallbladder, bile ducts, or pancreasChanges in blood sugar levelHigh blood pressure, slow heartbeatProblems with absorbing dietary fats and steatorrhea (fatty stools) This medicine may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some women who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how lanreotide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Bromocriptine, cyclosporine, quinidine, terfenadineBlood pressure or heart medicine (including beta-blockers)Insulin or oral diabetes medicine, This medicine may cause the following problems: GallstonesChanges in blood sugar levelHigh blood pressure, This medicine may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.