Octreotide
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Class of drug
- A long-acting analogue of the hypothalamic hormone somatostatin.
Uses
Action
- Potentially inhibits hormonal release.
Indications
- May be useful in the management of gastric, enteric and pancreatic endocrine tumors (eg insulinoma
, gastrinoma ) and acromegaly although variable responses have been reported in veterinary medicine.
- Tumors not expressing somatostatin receptors will not respond.
Adverse reactions
Other reported reactions
Man
- Gastrointestinal disturbances (anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and steatorrhea).
- Hepatopathy.
- Pain at injection sites.
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