Acromegaly
Also known as: Acromegalic / Acromegaly (disorder)
Drug | Drug Name | Drug Description |
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DB01200 | Bromocriptine | A dopamine D2 receptor agonist used for the treatment of galactorrhea due to hyperprolactinemia and other prolactin-related conditions, as well as in early Parkinsonian Syndrome. |
DB06791 | Lanreotide | A somatostatin analog used for the treatment of unresectable, well- or moderately-differentiated, locally advanced or metastatic gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and acromegaly. |
DB00104 | Octreotide | A peptide drug used to treat acromegaly as well as diarrhea associated with metastatic carcinoid tumors and vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumors. |
DB06663 | Pasireotide | A somatostatin analog used in the treatment of Cushing’s disease, specifically for those patients whom pituitary surgery is not appropriate. |
DB00082 | Pegvisomant | A growth hormone receptor antagonist used to treat acromegaly. |
DB09099 | Somatostatin | A natural peptide hormone used to treat acute bleeding from esophageal varices, gastrointestinal ulcers, and gastritis; prevent pancreatic complications after surgery; and restrict secretions of the upper intestine, pancreas, and biliary tract. |