Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Regimen Library
Short-acting octreotide (Neuroendocrine tumour Advanced - short-acting octreotide)
Treatment Overview
Short-acting octreotide is for short-term use, up to 2 weeks, peri-procedure or prior to peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT).
For long term use, see regimen for modified release preparation: Neuroendocrine tumour Advanced - octreotide modified release.
Cycle 1 - 14 days
Cycle details
Cycle 1 - 14 days
| Medication | Dose | Route | Days | Max Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection | 1 to 14 |
Full details
Cycle 1 - 14 days
Day: 1
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 2
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 3
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 4
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 5
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 6
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 7
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 8
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 9
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 10
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 11
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 12
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 13
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Day: 14
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| octreotide | [Dose - see details] Three times daily | subcutaneous injection |
Instructions:
100 to 200 micrograms THREE times daily when required for symptom management. |
Supportive Care Factors
No supportive care factors specified
References
Max Health Ltd. Octreotide New Zealand Data Sheet 27 August 2021. https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/o/OctreotideinjMaxRXinj.pdf (Accessed 15 July 2025).
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