BabyBIG and Sandostatin LAR

• Generic Name: botulism immune globulin
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: BabyBIG

BabyBIG is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection caused by botulism toxin type A and B.

BabyBIG is used to treat infant botulism caused by toxin type A or B. BabyBIG is used in children who are younger than 1 year old.

BabyBIG may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: octreotide
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

Octreotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.

Octreotide is used to treat acromegaly. Octreotide is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIP adenomas).

Octreotide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.