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Octreotide
Synonym(s): Sandostatin*
Introduction
Name
- Octreotide.
Class of drug
- A long-acting analog of the hypothalamic hormone somatostatin.
Description
Chemical name
- D-Phenylalanyl-L-cysteinyl-L-phenylalanyl-D-tryptophyl-L-lysyl-L-threonyl-N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl]-L-cysteinamide cyclic (2->7)-disulfide.
Molecular formula
- C49H66N10O10S2.
Molecular weight
- 1019.26.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- BSAVA Small Animal Formulary. Ramsey I (2017) 9th edn. BSAVA, UK.