octreotide(Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR)
Somatostatin analog
Pronunciation
/ɒkˈtrioʊtaɪd/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- octreotide
- Brand names
- Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR
- Therapeutic class
- Somatostatin analog
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- SC short-acting may be self-administered (3 times daily); LAR IM monthly in clinic.
- Bring to room temp before injection.
- Rotate injection sites.
- Monitor for gallstones, blood glucose, thyroid function with chronic use.
- Effective for diarrhea associated with carcinoid, VIPoma, and dumping syndrome.
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