Solution for injection
50 microgram per 1 ml
Dosage Forms
Uses
Dose and Duration
Upper GI bleeding, carcinoid tumours with features of carcinoid syndrome, VIPomas, glucagonomas
By subcutaneous or intramuscular injection
Adult: Initially 50 micrograms 1–2 times a day, adjusted according to response; increased to 200 micrograms 3 times a day, higher doses may be required exceptionally. Dose may be given by intravenous injection (with ECG monitoring and after dilution)
Acromegaly
By deep intramuscular injection using depot injection
Adult: Initially 20 mg every 4 weeks for 3 months then adjusted according to response, increased if necessary to 30 mg every 4 weeks.