Ivacaftor and lumacaftor and Sandostatin LAR Depot injection

• Generic Name: ivacaftor / lumacaftor
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Orkambi

Ivacaftor and lumacaftor is used to treat cystic fibrosis in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Ivacaftor and lumacaftor is for use only in patients with a specific gene mutation related to cystic fibrosis. Before you take ivacaftor and lumacaftor, you may need a medical test to make sure you have this gene mutation.

Ivacaftor and lumacaftor 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

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

Sandostatin LAR Depot is used to treat acromegaly. This medicine 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 LAR Depot may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.