Monograph

H01CB02 - Octreotide

Propably not porphyrinogenic

Rationale

Synthetic peptide, non-reproductive hormone. Considered safe in one reference.

Chemical description

Growth hormone inhibitor. Synthetic octapeptide analogue to naturally occurring somatostatin. Used in symptomatic treatment of carcinoid and VIP-producing intestinal tumors. South African list: use

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