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Octreotide (brand name Sandostatin, Novartis Pharmaceuticals) is an octopeptide that mimics natural somatostatin pharmacologically, though is a more potent inhibitor of growth hormone, glucagon, and insulin than the natural hormone.
Effects
Somatostatin has numerous physiological effects:
- It inhibits secretion of many hormones, such as gastrin, cholecystokinin, glucagon, growth hormone, insulin, secretin, pancreatic polypeptide, and vasoactive intestinal peptide.
- It reduces secretion of fluids by the intestine and pancreas.
- It reduces gastrointestinal motility and inhibits contraction of the gallbladder.
- It inhibits the secretion of certain hormones from the anterior pituitary.
Uses
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the usage of a salt form of this peptide, octreotide acetate, as an injectable depot formulation for the treatment of acromegaly, the treatment of diarrhea and flushing episodes associated with carcinoid syndrome, and treatment of diarrhea in patients with vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors (VIPomas). More on [ Octreotide ]
Octreotide http://t.co/9ueYqN1M
ivarunsundar (Varun sundar) Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:59:59 -0000
Octreotide http://t.co/9ueYqN1M
@NujudH: Treatment of GI Bleeding: Proton Pump inhibitors, B2 blockers, Octreotide OR terlipressin (in Varices), Anti-Biotics (In cirrhosis)
MedicalShots (Medical Shots) Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:28:34 -0000
@NujudH: Treatment of GI Bleeding: Proton Pump inhibitors, B2 blockers, Octreotide OR terlipressin (in Varices), Anti-Biotics (In cirrhosis)
RT @Doctorazos: Tratamiento de Acromegalia: CirugÃa en macroadenomas, análogos de somatostatinas, Octreótide, antagonistas del receptor de GH (Pegvisomant)
AMSTERDAM100 (OSCAR EDUARDO) Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:19:03 -0000
RT @Doctorazos: Tratamiento de Acromegalia: Cirugía en macroadenomas, análogos de somatostatinas, Octreótide, antagonistas del receptor de GH (Pegvisomant)
Tratamiento de Acromegalia: CirugÃa en macroadenomas, análogos de somatostatinas, Octreótide, antagonistas del receptor de GH (Pegvisomant)
Doctorazos (José Luis Montiel â) Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:30:51 -0000
Tratamiento de Acromegalia: Cirugía en macroadenomas, análogos de somatostatinas, Octreótide, antagonistas del receptor de GH (Pegvisomant)
Treatment of GI Bleeding: Proton Pump inhibitors, B2 blockers, Octreotide OR terlipressin (in Varices), Anti-Biotics (In cirrhosis) #med429
NujudH (Nujud Al-Hejin) Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:59:35 -0000
Treatment of GI Bleeding: Proton Pump inhibitors, B2 blockers, Octreotide OR terlipressin (in Varices), Anti-Biotics (In cirrhosis) #med429
Treatment with octreotide does not reduce tumor uptake of (68)Ga-DOTATATE as measured by... http://t.co/8JnkrsU7 #molecularimaging
usmolecular (Medical Imaging News) Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:45:57 -0000
Treatment with octreotide does not reduce tumor uptake of (68)Ga-DOTATATE as measured by... http://t.co/8JnkrsU7 #molecularimaging
Octreotide - Familydoctor.org - Information for patients in English and Spanish.
Octreotide acetate - Has similar effects to a natural hormone called somatostatin and is given by injection. Sandostatin suppresses growth hormone. It is used to treat flushing and diarrhea associated with certain tumors.(Sandostatin)
Octreotide IM injection ( Sandostatin LAR ) - International site for this medication used for Acromegaly. Includes information on Acromegaly, GEP tumors, case studies, physicians roster, journal articles, and slide library.
Meta Description: [ Novartis Pharma provides information on Sandostatin LAR (octreotide/IM injection), the most prescribed and most studied medical therapy in the treatment of acromegaly and gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine (GEP NE) tumors. Find general information about Sandostatin LAR as well as gain access... ]
Sandostatin LAR ( Octreotide Acetate Injection ) By Norvartis - Both patient and professional information about Acromegaly and GEP tumors and treatment with Sandostatin LAR Depot. Directed towards US residents.
Meta Description: [ Sandostatin LAR Depot and Acromegaly and Carcinoid Syndrome - acromegaly symptoms, carcinoid tumor, and controlling hypersecretion. Gain a better understanding of how Sandostatin LAR Depot works. ]
