Sandostatin and Vardenafil Hydrochloride

• 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.

• Generic Name: vardenafil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Levitra, Staxyn

To facilitate attainment of a sexually functional erection in men with ED (impotence).

Some experts recommend a selective PDE type 5 inhibitor as first-line therapy for ED unless contraindicated. Evidence currently insufficient to support superiority of one selective PDE type 5 inhibitor over another.

Effective for ED only in the presence of adequate sexual stimulation.