Information about Pasireotide

Generic Name : Pasireotide
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Pasireotide are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Pasireotide

International :

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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.