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Octreotide Side Effects |
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| Trade Name: Sandostatin |
| Generic Names: Octreotide |
| Side effects of Octreotide: |
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| Pharmacology of Octreotide: |
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| How is Octreotide metabolized? |
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| Octreotide is an analog of somatostatin, which functions through cyclic-AMP dependent and independent mechanisms to inhibit pancreatic endocrine and exocrine function, decreased gastrointestinal motility, decreased gastrointestinal blood flow, and decreased the release of growth hormone |
These side effects of Octreotide are among the most common side effects , however, this list does not include all the side effects of Octreotide. If there is a question or a concern one should always contact their health-care provider or pharmacist.