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Pasireotide - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Pasireotide Medication Information

Get detailed information on Pasireotide, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Pasireotide provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Pasireotide

Trade Names/Brand 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.

What are the side effects of Pasireotide?

   Most Common : Diarrhea, nausea, hyperglycemia, gallstone, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue and diabetes mellitus.

What are the other precautions for Pasireotide?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Pasireotide?

Store the medication as directed by your physician.

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