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Drugs for the Treatment of Pituitary Tumors: Trade Names and Generic Names

This section has a list of generic name(s) and the several brand name(s) of the drugs used for the treatment of Living with Pituitary Tumors (Pituitary Tumors ). Its purpose is to provide doctors and consumers a ready reckoner to find the relevant drugs.
The information helps you learn more about the generic drug, including its brand name(s), price, dosage, side effects, adverse events, how to take and appropriate times to take it by simply click on the drugs. Plus there are FAQs too about each drug.
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Arginine

Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is an amino acid that is a building block of proteins.
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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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Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism is a rare disorder resulting from decreased secretion of one or more of the pituitary hormones, that causes an underactive pituitary gland.
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperprolactinemia is abnormally high levels of hormone Prolactin in the blood. This is normal in pregnancy, but, elevated levels when not pregnant or breastfeeding can affect normal menstrual function and fertility.
Gigantism
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