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Somatosan medicine has the main ingredient Somatostatin, which is prepared in the form of lyophilized powder. The drug is indicated for the treatment of acute pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding due to esophageal varices,... Let's understand the uses of Somatosan and important notes when taking the drug in the article below.
1. What are the effects of Somatosan?
Somatosan medicine has the main ingredient Somatostatin (in the form of Somatostatin acetate) 3mg/tube and is manufactured by BAG Health Care GmbH - Germany. Somatosan is prepared as a lyophilized powder for intravenous infusion.
Somatostatin is normally present in epithelial cells and extends throughout the digestive system. Somatostatin has the effect of supporting the reduction of bleeding in the stomach, duodenum and esophagus.
Substance has the main role of local transport, supporting exocrine and endocrine regulation, controlling gastric and intestinal motility. When administered at the same therapeutic dose, Somatostatin inhibits the function of the digestive system and is broken down in the gastrointestinal tract immediately after the effect.
Somatosan is indicated for use in the treatment of:
Acute pancreatitis Bleeding gastrointestinal tumors Gastrointestinal bleeding due to rupture of esophageal varices Prophylaxis of postoperative complications after gastrointestinal and pancreatic surgery organ
2. Dosage and treatment of Somatosan
2.1. Dosage and Administration: Somatosan is administered intravenously.
Dosage:
For patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding: Continuous intravenous infusion of ready-made and non-pyrogenic Somatosan solution. For some patients, it is necessary to test by slow intravenous injection of one tube and then assess blood pressure. Continuous treatment for 2-3 days to prevent new bleeding, when sure the patient has persistent gastrointestinal bleeding. During surgery and prophylaxis, it should be used within 5 days after surgery to prevent possible postoperative complications.
For patients with pancreatic fistula and acute pancreatitis: Intravenous infusion of 2 tubes of Somatosan continuously for 7-10 days. Depending on the severity of the disease, if the disease is severe, treatment can be continued for 15 days as directed by the doctor.
2.2. How to deal with missed dose, overdose Overdose
In case of using Somatosan drug in excess of prescribed and having abnormal symptoms, it is necessary to immediately contact the nearest medical facility.
Missed dose
During the use of Somatosan, patients need to adhere to the treatment schedule of the doctor, to avoid the occurrence of missed doses that reduce the effectiveness of treatment. If you miss a dose of Somatosan, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. But if it is too close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Patients should not double the dose of Somatosan, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome missed dose, patients can set an alarm or ask a loved one to remind them.
3. Somatosan side effects
Patients may experience nausea, vomiting, heat and increased blood pressure following rapid intravenous administration of the initial dose. These symptoms can be avoided with the slow injection technique (for about 1 minute). In some cases, the patient may experience abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhea, hot face,...
In case of experiencing side effects when using Somatosan, the patient should immediately notify the doctor. Go to the nearest medical facility for timely assistance.
4. Notes when using Somatosan
4.1. Contraindications Do not use Somatosan in cases of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug
4.2. Precautions when using the drug During the use of Somatosan, the patient should pay attention to the following issues:
When taking the drug, it is necessary to closely monitor and examine the doctor. Because the drug has an effect on insulin and glucagon secretion, it should be used with caution in patients with insulin-dependent bleeding. Do not use expired medicine or have signs of precipitation Store the drug at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius and avoid sunlight After mixing the medicine, it should be kept at room temperature for no more than 12 hours Contraindications to use medicine for pregnant women and lactating mothers
5. Somatosan drug interactions
Drug interactions can affect the effectiveness of therapy or increase the side effects of one or more drugs. Possible drug interactions when taking Somatosan is a competition or interaction between Somatosan with food or other drugs and supplements such as:
Sleeping pills Barbital: prolonging the effect of Pentetrazole: increase the effectiveness of the drug Do not use the drug in a solution of glucose or fructose. In the process of using Somatosan, patients need to pay attention to follow the doctor's instructions, carefully read the notes before taking to be able to bring the best treatment effect, limit possible side effects. happen.
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