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Somatostatin Analogues

Somatostatin analogues are used to treat acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and Cushing's syndrome. They work by lowering levels of certain hormones in the body such as cortisol, growth hormone, and pancreatic hormones.

Why are somatostatin analogues prescribed?

  1. Acromegaly (50%)
  2. Neuroendocrine Tumor (50%)
  3. Cushing's Syndrome (0%)

Key takeaways

Somatostatin analogues are used to treat acromegaly, diarrhea from neuroendocrine tumors, and severe diarrhea associated with certain cancers. They also have other uses, such as managing Cushing's syndrome. These medications work by lowering levels of several hormones in the body, such as cortisol. Somatostatin analogues come in different forms, including injections and oral capsules. Examples include octreotide (Sandostatin, Sandostatin Lar, Bynfezia Pen), lanreotide (Somatuline Depot), and pasireotide (Signifor, Signifor Lar).

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OCTREOTIDE treats high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). It works by reducing the amount of growth hormone your body makes. This reduces symptoms and the risk of health problems caused by too much growth hormone, such as diabetes and heart disease. It may also be used to treat diarrhea caused by neuroendocrine tumors. It works by slowing down the release of serotonin from the tumor cells. This reduces the number of bowel movements you have.
OCTREOTIDE treats high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). It works by reducing the amount of growth hormone your body makes. This reduces symptoms and the risk of health problems caused by too much growth hormone, such as diabetes and heart disease. It may also be used to treat diarrhea caused by neuroendocrine tumors. It works by slowing down the release of serotonin from the tumor cells. This reduces the number of bowel movements you have.
Bynfezia Pen (octreotide) is used to reduce blood levels of growth hormone in patients with a condition called acromegaly. This medicine also reduces flushing and watery diarrhea caused by certain types of cancer. Bynfezia Pen is slightly less popular than other somatostatin analogues. There are currently no generic alternatives to Bynfezia Pen.

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LANREOTIDE treats high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). It is used when other therapies have not worked well enough or cannot be tolerated. It works by reducing the amount of growth hormone your body makes. This reduces symptoms and the risk of health problems caused by too much growth hormone, such as diabetes and heart disease. It may also be used to treat neuroendocrine tumors, a cancer of the cells that release hormones and other substances in your body. It works by slowing down the release of these substances from the cells. This slows tumor growth. It also decreases the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome, such as flushing or diarrhea.
OCTREOTIDE treats high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). It works by reducing the amount of growth hormone your body makes. This reduces symptoms and the risk of health problems caused by too much growth hormone, such as diabetes and heart disease.
PASIREOTIDE treats Cushing syndrome, a condition that causes high levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol plays an important role in helping your body manage metabolism and respond to stress. Too much cortisol can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and bone loss. This medication works by decreasing levels of cortisol in the body.
PASIREOTIDE treats Cushing syndrome, a condition that causes high levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol plays an important role in helping your body manage metabolism and respond to stress. Too much cortisol can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and bone loss. This medication works by decreasing levels of cortisol in the body. It may also be used to treat high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). It works by reducing the amount of growth hormone your body makes. This reduces symptoms and the risk of health problems caused by too much growth hormone, such as diabetes and heart disease.
LANREOTIDE treats high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). It is used when other therapies have not worked well enough or cannot be tolerated. It works by reducing the amount of growth hormone your body makes. This reduces symptoms and the risk of health problems caused by too much growth hormone, such as diabetes and heart disease. It may also be used to treat neuroendocrine tumors, a cancer of the cells that release hormones and other substances in your body. It works by slowing down the release of these substances from the cells. This slows tumor growth. It also decreases the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome, such as flushing or diarrhea.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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