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Drugs for Treatment of Acromegaly

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Acromegaly'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Acromegaly. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.
Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.
A FAQ section has been added for each medication, addressing popular customer inquiries that provides a deeper insight into its use for Acromegaly management.
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Acromegaly

Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Acromegaly

Bromocriptine



Bromocriptine is a dopamine agonist, prescribed for Parkinson’s disease either alone or with other medications.

Trade Names :
Ovucript 2.5mg | Briptin | Bromotin | Bromorex | Criptal | Bromogen | Ovucript (2.5 mg) | B -Crip | Semi Brom | Sicriptin
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Lanreotide



Lanreotide is a somatostatin analog, prescribed for acromegaly.

Octreotide



Octreotide is a synthetic octapeptide, prescribed for acromegaly.

Trade Names :
Octate | Octride | Sandostatin | Actide (100 mcg) | Octate (100mcg) | Octronis | Varitide (100 mcg) | Sandostatin (0.1 mg) | Sandostatin (0.05mg) | Sandostatin (0.1mg)
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Pegvisomant



Pegvisomant is a growth hormone receptor antagonist, prescribed for acromegaly in people who have not responded to other therapies.

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