What is Octreotide?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: OctreotideBrand:
Octreotide is used to control diarrhea and flushing in patients with metastatic carcinoid tumors; for the treatment of watery diarrhea associated with vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors (VIPomas); and for treatment of acromegaly.
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How do members experience Octreotide?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor | 53 | 1 | |
| Carcinoid syndrome | 44 | 11 | |
| Acromegaly syndrome | 28 | 4 | |
| Neuroendocrine tumor | 24 | 3 | |
| Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor | 7 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Cramps in legs | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Flatulence | 1 | |
| Gas pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 7 |
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