Dutasteride and Tamsulosin Capsules and Octreotide Injection, Intramuscular

• Generic Name: dutasteride / tamsulosin
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Jalyn

Dutasteride prevents testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Dutasteride and tamsulosin is a combination medicine used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.

Dutasteride and tamsulosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: octreotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

Octreotide injection is used to treat severe diarrhea and other symptoms that occur with certain intestinal tumors or metastatic carcinoid tumors (tumors that has already spread in the body). It does not cure the tumor but it helps the patient feel more comfortable.

Octreotide injection is also used to treat a condition called acromegaly, which is caused by too much growth hormone in the body. Too much growth hormone produced in adults causes the hands, feet, and parts of the face to become large, thick, and bulky. Other problems such as arthritis also can develop. Octreotide works by reducing the amount of growth hormone that is produced by the body.

Octreotide may also be used for other medical conditions as determined by your doctor.

Octreotide is available only with your doctor's prescription.