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Details About Generic Salt :: Somatostatin
Main Medicine Class:: Hematological System Sub Medicine Class :: Hemostatics,Hemorrheologic
| 5D. HEMOSTATICS/HEMORRHEOLOGIC in 5. HEMATOLOGICAL SYSTEM |
| SOMATOSTATIN |
| GROWTH HORMONE INHIBITOR | HEMOSTATIC |
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Indications & Dose: GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE IV Adult 250µg as bolus over 3-5min, followed by continuous inf of 250µg/h (about 3.5µg /kg/h) until bleeding stops (usually within 12-24h), may continue for next 48-72h to prevent recurrent bleeding max 120h |
| ADR: Serious: flushing, bradycardia, Others: abdominal discomfort, nausea
Monitor: Blood glucose |