Sandostatin LAR and Veramyst Nasal

• 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.

• Generic Name: fluticasone nasal
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Veramyst, Flonase, Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, GoodSense Nasoflow, Xhance, Childrens Flonase, Good Sense Nasoflow

Fluticasone nasal spray is used to treat sneezing, itchy or runny nose, or other symptoms caused by hay fever. It is also used to treat nasal polyps in adults. This is a steroid medicine.

This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.