A Tide 50 MG Injection 1
₹234.00
Quick fact
A Tide is a prescription injection used for acromegaly, carcinoid tumours, bleeding esophageal varices, and preventing complications after pancreatic surgery.
Uses
What is A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 & Important Details
A Tide is a prescription injection containing octreotide acetate. A doctor or nurse gives it; do not inject it yourself.
- It is supplied as an injection.
- It is used for acromegaly, carcinoid tumours, bleeding esophageal varices, and preventing complications after pancreatic surgery.
How does A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 work (mechanism of action)?
A Tide acts in a way similar to somatostatin, a substance in the body. It inhibits the effects of certain hormones, including growth hormone.
- It inhibits the effects of certain hormones, such as growth hormone.
- It narrows blood vessels, which can lower bleeding from the food pipe.
Specialized or Off-Label Uses of A Tide 50 MG Injection 1
No off-label uses are established in the available information.
Conditions That A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 Will Not Treat
The available information does not establish which conditions A Tide will not treat.
Benefits
What are the benefits of taking A Tide 50 MG Injection 1
The potential benefit depends on the condition being treated.
- For acromegaly, it helps control excessive growth hormone production and may relieve enlarged hands and feet.
- For bleeding esophageal varices, it helps control bleeding by reducing blood flow to the affected veins.
Side Effects
What are the most common side effects of A Tide 50 MG Injection 1?
The following effects are listed as common with A Tide. Tell your doctor if they persist or get worse.
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, or headache
Contact your doctor if an effect worries you or does not improve.
What are the serious side effects of A Tide 50 MG Injection 1?
The available information does not identify specific serious side effects or warning symptoms for A Tide.
- No specific serious side effects are established in the available information.
Seek medical advice if you feel seriously unwell or are concerned about a symptom.
Severe Allergic Reactions of A Tide 50 MG Injection 1?
Specific allergic reactions to A Tide are not described in the available information.
- No specific allergy symptoms are established in the available information.
Get emergency care if you think you are having a severe allergic reaction.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
A Tide may cause effects during treatment, including temporary pain where it is injected.
- Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, or headache are listed as common effects.
- Low blood glucose, gallbladder disease, sinus bradycardia, and abdominal discomfort are also listed as common effects.
Tell your doctor if an effect persists, worsens, or concerns you.
A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 Dosage Guidelines
Overview
Your doctor decides the dose and how often A Tide is given. A doctor or nurse administers it; do not self-inject.
Adults
A specific adult dose is not established in the available information. Your prescriber decides the dose.
Children
A specific dose for children is not established in the available information. A doctor must confirm suitability.
Older adults
A specific dose for older adults is not established in the available information. Ask your prescriber.
- The dose depends on your individual treatment plan. Tell your doctor about liver problems and all medicines you take.
Dosage Adjustments for Kidney, Liver, or Other Health Problems
The available information does not provide dose adjustments for these conditions. Your doctor determines whether any adjustment is needed.
- Normal kidney function: A dose for this situation is not established in the available information.
- Reduced kidney function: A dose adjustment is not established in the available information.
- Severe kidney impairment: A dose adjustment is not established in the available information.
- Dialysis: Dosing information for dialysis is not established in the available information.
- Liver disease: Tell your doctor if you have liver problems before using A Tide.
- Other important conditions: Tell your doctor if you take blood-pressure medicines or have diabetes.
Do not change your dose or schedule without medical advice.
How Often and How Long to Take A Tide 50 MG Injection 1?
Your doctor decides how often and for how long you receive A Tide. The available information does not give a specific schedule.
- Follow the schedule given by your healthcare professional.
- Do not self-administer the injection.
How should I take A Tide 50 MG Injection 1?
Taking A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 With or Without Food
No specific instructions about taking A Tide with or without food are established in the available information. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
How to Take Specific Forms (Tablets, Chewables, Liquid Suspension)
Injection: A doctor or nurse gives A Tide. It may be injected under the skin or into a vein; do not self-administer it.
Overdose/Missed Dose
What should I do if I accidentally use too much A Tide 50 MG Injection 1?
The effects of using too much A Tide are not established in the available information. If you think you received too much, contact a healthcare professional promptly.
What should I do if I miss a dose of A Tide 50 MG Injection 1?
Instructions for a missed dose are not established in the available information. Contact your doctor or nurse for advice; do not try to make up a dose yourself.
Interactions
Does A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 interact with foods or drinks?
No specific food or drink interactions are established in the available information. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about any concerns.
Does A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 interact with other medicines (drug interactions)
Specific interactions with other medicines are not established in the available information. Tell your doctor about every medicine you take.
- Tell your doctor if you take medicines to control blood pressure.
A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 and Blood Thinners
A specific interaction between A Tide and blood thinners is not established in the available information. Tell your doctor about all medicines you take.
A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 and Birth Control (if applicable)
Women who do not wish to conceive should use an effective method of contraception while taking A Tide.
Interactions with Supplements, Vitamins, and Herbal Products
Interactions with vitamins, supplements, or herbal products are not established in the available information.
Warnings & Precautions
Who should not use A Tide 50 MG Injection 1?
A Tide is a prescription medicine. The available information does not establish specific conditions that mean a person must not use it.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems or diabetes, or take medicines to control blood pressure.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take.
What should I know about A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 before using it?
Before receiving A Tide, discuss your health conditions and medicines with your doctor.
- Report liver problems, diabetes, or use of blood-pressure medicines.
- With long-term use, your doctor may monitor thyroid, gallbladder, and liver function and vitamin B12 levels.
Precautions for Pre-existing Conditions (Heart, Kidney, Liver)
Kidney disease: A specific precaution for kidney disease is not established in the available information.
Liver disease: Tell your doctor before using A Tide if you have liver problems. With long-term use, liver function may be monitored.
Heart disease: A specific precaution for heart disease is not established in the available information.
Alcohol: Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking A Tide 50 MG Injection 1?
Alcohol advice specific to A Tide is not established in the available information. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Pregnancy advice specific to A Tide is not established in the available information. Ask your doctor before treatment.
Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding advice specific to A Tide is not established in the available information. Ask your doctor.
Children: A specific dose for children is not established in the available information.
Older adults: A specific dose for older adults is not established in the available information.
Safe Usage & Best Practices
Why You Must Complete the Full Prescription
Use A Tide as directed by your doctor. Do not stop treatment unless your doctor tells you to.
Consequences of Skipping Doses or Sharing Medication
Missed-dose instructions are not established in the available information.
- Contact your doctor or nurse for advice if you miss a scheduled dose.
Can A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 cause diarrhea?
Yes. Diarrhea is listed as a common side effect of A Tide.
- Abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, and headache are also listed as common side effects.
What should you do if you feel better before finishing the medication?
Do not stop A Tide just because you feel better.
- Speak to your doctor before changing or stopping treatment.
Storage Details
A Tide is listed as a cold-stored medicine. Follow the storage instructions on its packaging and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
- Store between 2-8°C.
Common brand names – A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 available in India, USA, UK, Canada
- India: Sold as A Tide 50 MG Injection 1 by Indian online pharmacies such as Tata 1mg and Truemeds. Other brand names are not established in the available information.
- USA: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
- UK: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
- Canada: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
Frequently asked questions
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1. What is A Tide used for?
Ans: It is used for acromegaly, carcinoid tumours, bleeding esophageal varices, and preventing complications after pancreatic surgery.
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2. Who gives this injection?
Ans: A doctor or nurse gives it; patients should not self-administer it.
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3. Can A Tide cause diarrhea?
Ans: Yes. Diarrhea is listed as a common side effect.
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4. Can I use it if I have liver problems?
Ans: Tell your doctor about liver problems before using A Tide.
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5. How should I store A Tide?
Ans: Store it between 2-8°C.
