Leuprolide and norethindrone and Sandostatin

• Generic Name: leuprolide / norethindrone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lupaneta Pack

Leuprolide and norethindrone is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of endometriosis (overgrowth of uterine lining outside of the uterus).

Leuprolide helps treat pain caused by endometriosis.

Norethindrone helps prevent thinning bones (a side effect of leuprolide).

Leuprolide and norethindrone is not for use in women who are older than 65.

Leuprolide and norethindrone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: octreotide
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

Sandostatin (octreotide) is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.

Sandostatin is used to treat acromegaly. Octreotide is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIP adenomas).

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