Octreotide Acetate 2,500 Mcg/Ml Subcutaneous Pen Injector Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Slow Heartbeat
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Backache
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Disorder Of The Digestive System
- Excessive Sweating
- Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
- Gas
- Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Loose Stools
- Low Energy
- Nausea
- Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
- Bowel Movements Containing Much Fat
- Gallstones
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- An Abnormal Stool Color
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Generalized Weakness
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Ineffective Painful Straining Of Stool Or Urine
- Itching
- Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Blood Clot
- A Blood Clot In A Retinal Vein
- A Heart Attack
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
- Anemia
- Aphasia, A Loss Of The Ability To Speak And Understand Language
- Appendicitis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
- Bleeding Within The Skull
- Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
- Blockage Of The Stomach Or Intestine
- Cellulitis
- Changes In The Visual Field
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Decreased Kidney Function
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Hearing Loss
- Hemiparesis
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- High Blood Sugar
- Inadequate Vitamin B12
- Increased Pressure In The Eye
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Kidney Failure
- Kidney Stones
- Low Blood Sugar
- Paranoia
- Pituitary Gland Infarction
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Seizures
- Suicidal Behavior
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Decrease In How Often A Woman Menstruates
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- A Migraine Headache
- Abdominal Bloating
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Arthritis
- Bell's Palsy Paralysis Of One Side Of The Face
- Blind Spot In The Eye
- Bloody Urine
- Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
- Enlarged Breasts
- Fever
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Hair Loss
- Hives
- Joint Pain
- Memory Loss
- Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
- Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
- Raynaud's Phenomenon, A Condition Where Blood Vessels Constrict Too Much With Coldness Or Stress
- Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
- Visible Water Retention
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