Octreotide acetate is the acetate salt of a cyclic octapeptide, and Sandostatin is the brand name for Octreotide acetate. It is a long-acting octapeptide with pharmacologic properties mimicking those of the natural hormone somatostatin. Healthcare professionals use this drug in treating patients with metastatic carcinoid tumours, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumors (VIPomas), acromegaly, and gigantism. The drug is supplied in single-dose vials at 100 mcg/ml for subcutaneous administration. The active ingredient in the vials is Octreotide acetate with inactive ingredients D, L-lactic and glycolic acids copolymer, mannitol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, and water for injection. The common side-effects of Sandostatin are vomiting, diarrhea, headache, breathing difficulties, gallbladder stones, decreased thyroid hormone levels, decreased heartbeat, etc. The Sandostatin injection is readily available from licensed generic medicine suppliers. For more details or to buy this medicine reach us on 18008891064.