Drug Class
somatostatin analog
Type
brand
Active Ingredient
octreotide
📋Overview
Sandostatin is a medication that mimics the action of somatostatin, a natural hormone in the body. It is commonly used to help manage symptoms caused by certain types of tumors, such as carcinoid tumors and VIPomas, which can produce excessive hormones. Sandostatin is also associated with conditions involving abnormal hormone secretion, including acromegaly. Its effects help control symptoms like severe diarrhea and flushing related to these disorders.
📚References
Information from MedlinePlus.gov (NIH).
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