Comparing Pegvisomant vs Sandostatin LAR Depot
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Prescribed for Acromegaly. pegvisomant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Carcinoid Tumor, Acromegaly, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor. Sandostatin LAR Depot may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full pegvisomant side effects document. |
See the full Sandostatin LAR Depot side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Sandostatin LAR Depot prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Somavert | Other octreotide brands include: Bynfezia Pen, Mycapssa, Sandostatin | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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144 hours |
1.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 71 drugs are known to interact with pegvisomant:
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A total of 137 drugs are known to interact with Sandostatin LAR Depot:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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N/A |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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