Lanreotide: Uses, How to Take It, and Side Effects
Lanreotide is a medicine that blocks certain hormones, including somatostatin. It is used to treat acromegaly and symptoms caused by certain neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoid syndrome. It is available as a long-acting injection and, for some tumor-related uses, as an oral capsule.
Lanreotide can control hormone-related symptoms and tumor effects, but it may cause digestive problems and changes in blood sugar or heart rate. Take it exactly as prescribed and ask your doctor or pharmacist before making any changes.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- H01CB03
- RxNorm
- 68092
- Generic
- Lanreotide
- Class
- atc-h01
- Brands
- Somatuline
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- test_route
- Forms
- prefilled syringe
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Dosage and administration
- Usual dose
- 500mg twice daily
- Maximum
- consult physician
- Frequency
- every 12 hours
- Instructions
- Follow physician instructions
- Duration limits
- as prescribed
- Monitoring
- standard
- Usual dose
- 250mg twice daily
- Maximum
- consult physician
- Frequency
- every 12 hours
- Instructions
- Follow physician instructions
- Duration limits
- as prescribed
- Monitoring
- standard
- Usual dose
- 400mg daily
- Maximum
- consult physician
- Frequency
- once daily
- Instructions
- Follow physician instructions
- Duration limits
- as prescribed
- Monitoring
- standard
Overdose information
Special Populations
8 groupspregnancy
first trimesteravoid if possible
use only if benefits outweigh potential risks to fetus
regular prenatal monitoring
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
pregnancy
second trimesteravoid if possible
continue only if clearly needed, assess risk-benefit ratio
regular fetal monitoring and growth assessment
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
pregnancy
third trimesteravoid if possible
consider discontinuation before delivery if possible
fetal monitoring and assessment of placental function
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
lactation
breastfeedingnot recommended
discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue drug
monitor infant for adverse effects
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
pediatric_age
children adolescentsnot established
not recommended for use in pediatric patients due to limited safety and efficacy data
not applicable
geriatric
elderlyno specific adjustment
no dose adjustment required, use standard dosing
monitor renal and hepatic function
renal_impairment
mild to moderateno specific adjustment
use with caution, limited clinical data available
monitor renal function
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
hepatic_impairment
mild to moderateno specific adjustment
use with caution, limited data available
monitor hepatic function
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
Statistics and clinical data
FDA approval year
FDA approval for acromegaly treatment
Drug class
Pharmacological classification
Common uses
Therapeutic indications
Administration route
Route of administration
Contraindications
Conditions and patient states where this medication should be avoided or used with caution.
Do not use (1)
Known allergy to this medication or its components
Use caution (1)
Consult healthcare provider for benefits vs risks assessment
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 24, 2026. · Read our editorial policy