Pasireotide Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Pasireotide, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Pasireotide brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Pasireotide

Brand Names or Trade Names of Pasireotide

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Why is Pasireotide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a somatostatin analog (an orphan drug), prescribed for patients with Cushing’s disease who failed to get rid of through surgery.

What is the dosage of Pasireotide?

SC- The recommended initial dose is 0.6mg or 0.9mg twice a day. Dosage range is 0.3 mg to 0.9 mg.

How should Pasireotide be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a health care provider under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Pasireotide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood sugar, diabetes, heart, liver or kidney problems, gallstones, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Monitor blood glucose level and liver function regularly while taking this medication.

• Perform gallbladder ultrasounds before starting treatment and at 6-month intervals.