Magnesium sulfate injection and Sandostatin LAR Depot injection

• Generic Name: magnesium sulfate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Epsom Salt

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves.

Magnesium sulfate injection is used to treat hypomagnesemia (low levels of magnesium in your blood).

Magnesium sulfate injection is also used to prevent seizures in pregnant women with conditions such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, or toxemia of pregnancy.

Magnesium sulfate injection 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.