Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine and Sandostatin

• Generic Name: hepatitis a adult vaccine / hepatitis b adult vaccine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Twinrix Preservative-Free, Twinrix

• It is used to prevent hepatitis A infection.
• It is used to prevent hepatitis B infection.

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

Sandostatin (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.

Sandostatin 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).

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