Take Control with Sandostatin LAR® Depot
Whether you have been diagnosed with acromegaly or carcinoid syndrome, one of the best ways to take control of your condition is to form a partnership with the doctors and nurses involved in your care. By taking an active role and forming a partnership with your health care team, you can help ensure that you get the best possible results from your treatment.
If you and your doctor decide that Sandostatin LAR® Depot (octreotide acetate for injectable suspension) is right for you, your first step should be making a commitment to arrange and keep monthly medical appointments. As long as you follow the medical instructions provided and return regularly for your injections (usually every 4 weeks), you will be optimizing your chances to take control of your condition.
Another important step for anyone receiving long-term medical care is taking charge of the costs of treatment. In this section, find out about resources to ensure that you get the full reimbursement for your medical expenses that your insurance provides.
Taking Sandostatin LAR® Depot
Before you begin therapy with Sandostatin LAR® Depot, your doctor will prescribe a 2-week course of a self-injectable form of the drug — immediate release Sandostatin® (octreotide acetate) Injection. After that time, you and your doctor will decide if it's right for you to switch to maintenance therapy with once-a-month Sandostatin LAR® Depot.
