Pasireotide and Procyclidine Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: pasireotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Signifor, Signifor LAR

Pasireotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin.

Pasireotide is used to treat Cushing's disease or acromegaly (endocrine disorders). Pasireotide is usually given after surgery or other treatments did not work or have stopped working.

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

• Generic Name: procyclidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kemadrin

Adjunctive treatment of all forms of parkinsonian syndrome.

May be used as monotherapy for mild to moderate symptoms or in combination with other antiparkinsonian agents for severe symptoms.

Relieves muscle rigidity better than it does tremor; however, tremor, fatigue, weakness, and sluggishness frequently are relieved.

Control of extrapyramidal reactions induced by antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines).