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Product Name | Octreotide |
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Assay | 99%min, |
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Octreotide is an artificially synthesized octapeptide derivative of natural somatostatin. Its pharmacological action is similar to that of somatostatin, but its action lasts longer. This product has a variety of physiological activities, such as inhibition thyrotropin; inhibition of gastric acid, trypsin, glucagon secretion; can reduce gastric movement and gallbladder emptying, inhibit cholecystokinin - Secretion of trypsin, reduce pancreatic secretion, direct protection of pancreatic parenchymal cell membrane; reduce visceral blood flow, reduce portal pressure, reduce excessive intestinal secretion, increase intestinal absorption of water and sodium.
1.Octreotide is hormone drug that is used to treat some types of cancer. This medication is classified as an somatostatin analog. Octreotide is used to treat severe watery diarrhea and sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by certain types of tumors (e.g., carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors) that are found usually in the intestines and pancreas. The symptoms occur when these tumors make too much of certain natural substances (hormones). This medication works by blocking the production of these hormones. By decreasing watery diarrhea, octreotide helps to reduce the loss of body fluids and minerals.
2.Octreotide is also used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly) that occurs when the body makes too much of a certain natural substance calledTreating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Octreotide works by decreasing the amount to normal levels.