Notes for: Somatostatin AnaloguesLast edited [28/06/2012 13:18:34]
1.Octreotide injection is licensed for acromegaly and carcinoid syndrome. It is also used in hospital for short bowel / inoperable bowel obstruction and fistulae (unlicensed use), the patient being transferred to the depot preparation on discharge.
2. Octreoride/Lanreotide in Acromegaly Shared Care Guideline