Lanreotide Subcutaneous and Targretin Gel

• 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: bexarotene topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Targretin topical

Targretin is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Targretin (for the skin) is used to treat skin lesions caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). This medicine is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without successful treatment.

Targretin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.