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Pituitary Cancer Learning Center

—A chemical that is produced and released by one organ to regulate the function of another organ.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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 an...
Source:GOLD
Ergot-derivative dopamine receptor agonist and prolactin inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
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.
Source:GOLD
Synthetic polypeptide structurally and pharmacologically related to somatostatin (growth hormone [somatropin] release inhibiting factor).
Source:AHFS
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