A weight and pulley go over a door, and the person wears an attached halter on their head. This system can be used with the patient sitting, leaning back, or lying down. Traction can be used on for days or weeks, depending on the level of your neck pain and how well your neck or spine are responding to the treatment. Traction has a reputation as being an effective way to treat neck pain, and doctors use cervical spine traction to treat different causes of neck pain.
What is octreotide? Sandostatin (octreotide) is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion. Sandostatin is used to treat acromegaly. Octreotide is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIP adenomas). Sandostatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS. Sandostatin LAR Depot is available in single-use kits for injectable suspension containing a 6-mL vial of 10 mg, 20 mg, or 30 mg strength, a syringe containing 2 mL of diluent, one vial adapter, and one sterile 1Â½â 19 gauge safety injection needle.