Comparing Somavert vs Sandostatin
Somavert | Sandostatin |
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Somavert (pegvisomant) | Sandostatin (octreotide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Acromegaly. Somavert may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Carcinoid Tumor, Acromegaly, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor. Sandostatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Somavert (pegvisomant) | More about Sandostatin (octreotide) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Somavert has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 67% reported a negative effect. |
Sandostatin has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Somavert side effects in more detail. |
See also: Sandostatin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Somavert prices |
View all Sandostatin prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Other octreotide brands include: Bynfezia Pen, Mycapssa, Sandostatin LAR Depot | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
144 hours |
1.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 74 drugs are known to interact with Somavert:
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A total of 156 drugs are known to interact with Sandostatin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
March 25, 2003 |
October 21, 1988 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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