Acromegaly
Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.
Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Acromegaly
Bromocriptine
Bromocriptine is a dopamine agonist, prescribed for Parkinson’s disease either alone or with other medications.
Brand Names :
Ovucript 2.5mg | Briptin | Bromotin | Bromorex | Criptal | Bromogen | Ovucript (2.5 mg) | B -Crip | Semi Brom | Sicriptin
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Octreotide
Octreotide is a synthetic octapeptide, prescribed for acromegaly.
Brand Names :
Octate | Octride | Sandostatin | Actide (100 mcg) | Octate (100mcg) | Octronis | Varitide (100 mcg) | Sandostatin (0.1 mg) | Sandostatin (0.05mg) | Sandostatin (0.1mg)
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Pegvisomant
Pegvisomant is a growth hormone receptor antagonist, prescribed for acromegaly in people who have not responded to other therapies.
