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Pituitary Cancer : Drugs

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Drugs Overview Articles

Pituitary Tumors
—A chemical that is produced and released by one organ to regulate the function of another organ.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer

Specific Drugs Articles

Bromocriptine Mesylate Oral capsule
BROMOCRIPTINE (broe moe KRIP teen) comes from a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. This medicine is useful in treating menstrual and fertility problems and symptoms caused by certain cancers. It is also used to treat Parkinson's disease and people who have too much growth hormone. This medicine is also used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
bromocriptine
Ergot-derivative dopamine receptor agonist and prolactin inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
Octreotide Acetate Suspension for injection
OCTREOTIDE (ok TREE oh tide) is used to reduce blood levels of growth hormone in patients with a condition called acromegaly. This medicine also reduces flushing and watery diarrhea caused by certain types of cancer. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
octreotide
Synthetic polypeptide structurally and pharmacologically related to somatostatin (growth hormone [somatropin] release inhibiting factor).
Source:AHFS
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