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ilatreotide — Definition

ilatreotid / ilatreotide
Ilatreotid is a synthetic peptide analog, which acts as binding to somatostatin receptors. Neuroendocrine is used in the treatment of tumors and controls the symptoms caused by hormones (such as carcinoid syndrome). It is also indicated to reduce growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels in patients with acromegaly. The drug is usually applied through subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
Turkish
🇹🇷 ilatreotid
English
🇬🇧 ilatreotide
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❓ What is ilatreotid?
ilatreotid; ilatreotid is a synthetic peptide analog, which acts as binding to somatostatin receptors. Neuroendocrine is used in the treatment of tumors and controls the symptoms caused by hormones (such as carcinoid syndrome). It is also indicated to reduce growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels in patients with acromegaly. The drug is usually applied through subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
❓ What is ilatreotide in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "ilatreotide" is ilatreotid.
❓ Which medical field is ilatreotid related to?
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