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Important Safety Information And Approved Use

Warnings and Precautions: Treatment with Sandostatin LAR Depot may affect gallbladder function, with postmarketing reports of gallstones resulting in complications (inflammation of the gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreas, and requiring surgical removal of the gallbladder); sugar metabolism; thyroid and heart function; and nutritional absorption, which may require monitoring by your doctor. Call your doctor if you experience signs or symptoms of gallstones or any of their complications.

Before Taking Sandostatin LAR Depot: Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or are taking other medications, including cyclosporine, insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents, beta-blockers, and bromocriptine.

Common Side Effects: Most patients experience side effects at some time. Some common side effects you may experience include back pain, fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, and dizziness.

Other Information: Patients with carcinoid tumors and VIPomas should adhere closely to their scheduled return visits for reinjection in order to minimize exacerbation of symptoms.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

Approved Use

Sandostatin^® LAR Depot (octreotide acetate) for injectable suspension is indicated for patients in whom initial treatment with immediate-release Sandostatin^® (octreotide acetate) Injection has been shown to be effective and tolerated for

Long-term treatment of the severe diarrhea and flushing episodes associated with metastatic carcinoid tumors
Long-term treatment of the profuse watery diarrhea associated with VIP-secreting tumors

In patients with carcinoid syndrome and VIPomas, the effect of Sandostatin Injection and Sandostatin LAR Depot on tumor size, rate of growth, and development of metastases has not been determined.

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Important Safety Information

Approved Use:

Long-term treatment of the severe diarrhea and f...

Important Safety Information

Before Taking Sandostatin LAR Depot: Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or are taking other medications, including cyclosporine, insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents, beta-blockers, and bromocriptine.

Common Side Effects: Most patients experience side effects at some time. Some common side effects you may experience include back pain, fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, and dizziness.

Other Information: Patients with carcinoid tumors and VIPomas should adhere closely to their scheduled return visits for reinjection in order to minimize exacerbation of symptoms.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

Approved Use:

Long-term treatment of the severe diarrhea and flushing episodes associated with metastatic carcinoid tumors
Long-term treatment of the profuse watery diarrhea associated with VIP-secreting tumors

In patients with carcinoid syndrome and VIPomas, the effect of Sandostatin Injection and Sandostatin LAR Depot on tumor size, rate of growth, and development of metastases has not been determined.

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Learn About Support Services

RealSupport™ is an information and support program specifically designed to help patients diagnosed with severe diarrhea and flushing associated with carcinoid syndrome access the materials and tools they need to help manage their symptoms.

Through RealSupport™, you’ll receive:

Nutritional Info

When living with the severe diarrhea and flushing associated with carcinoid syndrome, certain foods or eating habits are more likely to cause symptoms or symptom flare-ups related to carcinoid syndrome. But that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to enjoy meals at your favorite restaurants. You'll have access to Tips for Dining Out—strategies created to help you enjoy dining out, without feeling like you're missing out.

Learn How to Manage Your Diet

Recipes

Certain foods can trigger symptoms associated with carcinoid syndrome, so it’s important to be aware of what you eat. You'll have access to A Recipe Collection—meals prepared by an oncology nutritionist with expertise in supporting people living with the severe diarrhea and flushing associated with carcinoid syndrome.

Chicken Croquette

These simple chicken croquettes are not only delicious, but also packed with protein.

Download recipe: Chicken Croquette

Quick Oatmeal Cinnamon Cookies

Do you sometimes crave a sweet snack or dessert? These cookies are a healthier option because they’re sweetened naturally with applesauce, not sugar.

Download recipe: Quick Oatmeal Cinnamon Cookies

Spinach Egg Baskets

Get your protein, veggies, and carbs all in 1 or 2 bites. Make a batch of 12 in a muffin tin, then store them perfectly in the refrigerator or freezer for an easy reheat.

Download recipe: Spinach Egg Baskets

Find More Carcinoid-Friendly Recipes

Patient Stories

Hearing from someone who’s been there can be helpful. Listen to Christina's story:

Carcinoid Syndrome Support Groups

Your health care provider is your first source of information, because he or she understands your individual medical needs. Still, the Internet can be a good source of information about carcinoid syndrome, and it provides a way for patients and families to "talk" with one another, and share feelings and resources. On this page, you will find links to websites* that provide carcinoid syndrome resources and support groups.

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF)

1-888-722-3132 (toll free)

www.carcinoid.org

Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF)

1-617-946-1780

www.netrf.org

Los Angeles Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (LACNETS)

http://www.lacnets.org

Healing NET Foundation

1-615-369-6463

www.thehealingnet.org

Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network (NCAN)

1-866-850-9555 (toll free)

www.netcancerawareness.org

NorCal CarciNET Community

www.norcalcarcinet.org

*These websites are maintained by third parties. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or any other aspect of the information on these sites.

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