Gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic and Sandostatin LAR

• Generic Name: gatifloxacin / prednisolone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Baciguent, Probiotic Formula, Proferrin-ES

Gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by conditions such as uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic 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.