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Octreotide is a long-acting synthetic derivative of somatostatin that inhibits pathologically increased secretion of growth hormone and of peptides and serotonin produced within the gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine system.
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- Oczyesa 20 mg prolonged-release solution for injection in pre-filled penCamurus AB · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 2Document updated
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