Research guide

Octreotide

Sandostatin · Sandostatin LAR

A medicine used for selected conditions involving excessive hormone release.

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How it works, simply

It mimics somatostatin, a signal that slows the release of certain hormones.

What the evidence tells us

Uses and schedules differ by formulation and condition; this is not a general hormone-balancing product.

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Risks and open questions

  • Gallbladder problems and changes in blood glucose can occur.
  • Heart-rate and thyroid effects are also described in the product label.

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Technical details and study context

Mechanism: Binds somatostatin receptors and suppresses selected endocrine secretions.

Sponsor or developer: Multiple manufacturers

Studied or labeled topics: Acromegaly, Carcinoid syndrome, VIPoma

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Sources and review dates

Product labels and further research

These directories help locate records. They are not individual studies supporting every statement.

Readability updated October 10, 2026. Evidence review: October 10, 2026 (linked label: purpose and selected risks). A wording update is not a new clinical review.