OCTREOTIDE
\ˈɒktɹɪˌɒta͡ɪd], \ˈɒktɹɪˌɒtaɪd], \ˈɒ_k_t_ɹ_ɪ__ˌɒ_t_aɪ_d]\
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A potent, long-acting synthetic SOMATOSTATIN octapeptide analog that inhibits secretion of growth hormone (SOMATOTROPIN) and is used to treat hormone-secreting tumors, DIABETES MELLITUS; HYPOTENSION, ORTHOSTATIC; HYPERINSULINISM; hypergastrinemia, and small bowel fistula.
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