Sandostatin LAR Depot injection and Signifor LAR

• Generic Name: octreotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

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

Sandostatin LAR Depot is used to treat acromegaly. This medicine 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 LAR Depot may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pasireotide
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Signifor, Signifor LAR

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

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

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