Orazinc 220 and Sandostatin LAR Depot injection

• Generic Name: zinc sulfate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Orazinc 110, Orazinc 220, Zinc, Zinc-220, Zinca-pak, Mar-Zinc, Verazinc, Zincate, Zinc CR, Micro-Zn, Zinc 50 mg Pink

Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the development and health of body tissues.

Orazinc 220 is used to treat and to prevent zinc deficiency.

Orazinc 220 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.