Lanreotide Subcutaneous and Methyldopa and Hydrochlorothiazide

• Generic Name: lanreotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Somatuline Depot

Lanreotide injection is used for the long-term treatment of acromegaly (a growth hormone disorder) in patients who cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. Lanreotide works by reducing the amount of growth hormone that the body produces. Lanreotide is also used to treat neuroendocrine tumors from the stomach or bowels or pancreas (GEP-NET) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery.

Lanreotide injection is also used to treat carcinoid syndrome. It reduces the need for the use of short-acting somatostatin medicine.

Lanreotide is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / methyldopa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Aldoril 15, Aldoril 25, Aldoril D30, Aldoril D50

• It is used to treat high blood pressure.