Lanreotide
Somatuline is a brand-name medication containing the active ingredient lanreotide, a synthetic somatostatin analog. It is primarily prescribed for the treatment of acromegaly in patients who have not responded adequately to surgery or radiation therapy, as well as for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. The medication works by mimicking the action of somatostatin, a naturally occurring hormone that inhibits various secretions in the body.
Somatuline is a somatostatin analog used to treat acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors by reducing hormone secretion.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 72664
- Generic
- Somatuline
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Somatuline is used to treat acromegaly (a condition of excess growth hormone in adults) and gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). It is typically considered when surgery or radiation has not been fully effective or is not an option.
As a somatostatin analog, Somatuline binds to somatostatin receptors on target cells, inhibiting the secretion of growth hormone and other hormones such as insulin and glucagon. This helps control symptoms associated with hormonal overproduction.
Somatuline is administered via deep subcutaneous injection, usually every 4 weeks. Common side effects may include gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, abdominal pain), gallstones, and injection site reactions. Patients should be monitored for changes in blood glucose levels and liver function. Always use under the supervision of a healthcare provider experienced in treating the indicated conditions.
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