Somatostatin

Uses

Somatostatin is used in the treatment of acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and bleeding esophageal varices.

How it Works

How Somatostatin works Somatostatin functions by inhibiting the effects of specific natural hormones in the body, including serotonin and growth hormone. Additionally, it reduces bleeding from the esophagus by constricting the blood vessels.

Side Effects

Common side effects of somatostatin include diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, headache, increased blood glucose levels, injection site reactions, and gallstones.

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