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Acromegaly is a disorder caused by excessive secretion of human growth hormone (GH). Somatostatin and its analogue-prolonged release formulation, lanreotide (Somatuline PR), inhibit the secretion of growth hormone. The aim of this open Phase III study was to investigate the clinical efficacy of
The beneficial effect of the long-acting analogue of somatostatin SMS 201-995 in the treatment of acromegaly is described in three cases, and current published experience is reviewed. A total of 64 patients from 10 series have received the drug from one to 25 months, usually in doses of 50-150
Pasireotide (SOM-230) is a small somatostatin (SST) analog that is being developed by Novartis Pharma AG for the potential treatment of acromegaly, Cushing's disease and neuroendocrine tumors; the compound is currently in phase III clinical trials for Cushing's disease. Pasireotide exhibits high
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of octreotide (a somatostatin analogue) in the treatment of acromegaly, 10 patients were injected subcutaneously with octreotide, 50 micrograms, thrice daily before each meal for two days, followed by 100 micrograms thrice daily for six months. One case dropped
OBJECTIVE
To determine the effects of the new somatostatin analogue, lanreotide, in its prolonged released form (PR), in patients with acromegaly.
METHODS
Prospective open multicenter non comparative study.
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Thirty-three university-affiliated medical centers.
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One hundred sixteen
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate efficacy and safety of lanreotide autogel (ATG) 120 mg injections every 4-8 weeks in somatostatin analogue-naïve patients with acromegaly.
METHODS
Open, non-comparative, phase III, multicenter clinical study.
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Fifty-one patients (28 women, aged 19-78 yr): 39 newly
BACKGROUND
In patients with acromegaly, somatostatin analogs (SSA) represent the first choice medical treatment. The long-acting SSA have been found to be effective in controlling growth hormone and IGF-I levels in a high percentage of patients, resulting in an improvement in the quality of life;
Twelve patients with active acromegaly, six of whom had not responded to previous combined surgery, radiotherapy, and bromocriptine administration, were treated with an octapeptide long-acting somatostatin analogue, SMS 201-995, given subcutaneously for up to 1 year. Growth hormone (GH) levels
Acromegaly is associated with significant morbidities and a 2- to 3-fold increase in mortality because of the excessive metabolic action of GH and IGF-I, a marker of GH output. Reductions in morbidity correspond with decreases in IGF-I, and mortality is lowered following normalization of IGF-I or GH
Octreotide is a somatostatin analog that inhibits growth hormone release showing higher potency than natural somatostatin so it has proved to be effective in acromegaly treatment. The objective of present study was to establish the effects of octreotide LAR (long acting release) preparation in
A young woman presented with acromegaly and amenorrhea-galactorrhea with hypersomatotropinemia and hyperprolactinemia. In addition, she had hypergastrinemia with abnormal secretory dynamics and evidence of a large pituitary tumor with suprasellar extension and erosion of the floor of the sella
the prevalence of small bowel (SB) polyps is unknown in acromegaly patients.to evaluate the prevalence of polyps/tumors in SB of acromegaly patients.this was a prospective and observational study that compared the prevalence of OBJECTIVE
To determine the effects of the somatostatin analog, octreotide acetate, in patients with acromegaly.
METHODS
Double-blind, randomized trial.
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Fourteen university-affiliated medical centers.
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One hundred fifteen acromegalic patients, 70% of whom had persistent disease after
The objective of the study was to determine the tolerability and effectiveness of the slow release (SR) somatostatin analog lanreotide in active acromegaly. Fifty-seven patients, unselected in terms of their previous responsiveness to octreotide therapy, were included in a prospective, open label
The burden of carcinoid syndrome (CS) among patients with neuroendocrine tumors is substantial and has been shown to result in increased healthcare resource use and costs. The incremental burden of CS diarrhea (CSD) is less well understood, particularly among working age adults who