Drug reference
octreotide
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Drug class
Endocrine (Pituitary Hormones)
Mechanism of action
Somatostatin analog; decreases GH secretion, secretion of gastrin, VIP, glucagon, secretin, serotonin release and pancreatic polypeptide; in acromegaly, octreotide decreases growth hormone and IGF-1 secretion; suppresses LH response to GnRH secretion and decreases splanchnic blood flow
Common side effects
- Asthenia
- Arthralgia
- Headache
- Nausea
- Hyperhidrosis
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (1)
- indapamide + octreotide Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is octreotide?
octreotide belongs to: Endocrine.
How does octreotide work?
Somatostatin analog; decreases GH secretion, secretion of gastrin, VIP, glucagon, secretin, serotonin release and pancreatic polypeptide; in acromegaly, octreotide decreases growth hormone and IGF-1 secretion; suppresses LH response to GnRH secretion and decreases splanchnic blood flow
What are the common side effects of octreotide?
Asthenia, Arthralgia, Headache, Nausea, Hyperhidrosis, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with octreotide?
indapamide
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