Nicorette Drugs Facts and Sandostatin LAR Depot injection

• Generic Name: nicotine
• Dosage Forms: lozenge
• Other Brand Names:

  Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Thrive, Commit, Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS

Nicotine is the primary ingredient in tobacco products.

Nicotine gum and lozenges are medical products used to aid in smoking cessation in adults.

Using a controlled amount of nicotine helps reduce withrawal symptoms when you quit smoking.

• 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.