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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Octreotide
  1. VIPoma 
    ... can help regulate diarrhea. One such medicine is octreotide. It is a manmade form of a natural ... and its effects often can be regulated by octreotide.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000228.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Carcinoid syndrome 
    ... the tumor ("debulking") can help relieve the symptoms. Octreotide (Sandostatin) or lanreotide (Somatuline) injections are given to ... tumors that can't be removed with surgery, octreotide (Sandostatin) or lanreotide (Somatuline) injections are given to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000347.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Insulinoma 
    ... and sound waves to view digestive system organs) Octreotide scan (special test that checks for specific hormone- ... medicine to prevent the body from retaining fluid. Octreotide is another medicine that is used to reduce ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000387.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Angiodysplasia of the colon 
    ... laser using a colonoscope. Medicines: A medicine called octreotide can be injected to help treat the problem. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000238.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Bleeding esophageal varices 
    ... may be given through a vein. Examples include octreotide or vasopressin . Rarely, a tube may be inserted ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000268.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome 
    ... test Endoscopic ultrasound Exploratory surgery Gastrin blood level Octreotide scan Secretin stimulation test
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000325.htm - Medical Encyclopedia