Budesonide Inhalation Suspension and Sandostatin LAR

• Generic Name: budesonide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Entocort EC, Uceris, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules

• It is used to treat asthma.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
• Do not use budesonide inhalation suspension to treat an asthma attack. Use a rescue inhaler. Talk with your doctor.

• 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.