Sandostatin LAR and Vincristine liposome

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

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.

Octreotide 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).

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

• Generic Name: vincristine liposome
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Marqibo

Vincristine liposome is cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body.

Vincristine liposome is used to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Vincristine liposome is usually given after at least two other cancer medications have been tried without success.

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