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Medicines octreotideQuestion & answer

octreotide · Medicine question

What is octreotide used for in acromegaly?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It suppresses excessive growth-hormone release and helps maintain control of growth hormone, IGF-1 and associated symptoms.

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