Naloxone and pentazocine and Sandostatin LAR

• Generic Name: naloxone / pentazocine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Talwin NX

Naloxone blocks certain effects of opioid medication, including feelings of well-being that can lead to opioid abuse. Pentazocine is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

Naloxone and pentazocine is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain. Naloxone is included in this medication to prevent the misuse of the narcotic ingredient.

Naloxone and pentazocine 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.