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Carcinoid Tumor



Medications for Carcinoid Tumor

Around Carcinoid Tumor:  Carcinoid tumors grow from hormone producing cells of the neuroendocrine system. They generally originate in the digestive system or lungs but can also scarcely occur in ovaries, testicles or the uterus. Tumors growth will be slow in contrast to other tumors that are cancerous nevertheless they do have the capability. If the cyst remains from the gastrointestinal tract in the event the tumor is at the lungs breathing problems become faulty and also that the signs are gastrointestinal tract problems symptoms depend upon size and location of the tumor. As the cyst has grown from hormone producing cells additional symptoms can be caused by excess release of hormones for example skin problems, diarrhea, wheezing, flushing and peripheral edema.

Drugs Used to Heal Carcinoid Tumor

This set of medications have been somehow related to, or used at the treating this illness.

Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA AlcoholReviewsRatingPopularity
SandostatinRx B N 3 reviews
9.0

Generic title: octreotide systemic

Drug class: somatostatin and somatostatin analogs

For consumers: dosage, interactions, and side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

octreotideRx B N 7 reviews
8.4

Generic title: octreotide systemic

Brand titles:  Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

Drug class: somatostatin and somatostatin analogs

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Sandostatin LAR DepotRx B N 3 reviews
6.0

Generic title: octreotide systemic

Drug class: somatostatin and somatostatin analogs

For users: dosage, interactions, negative effects

Issues under Carcinoid Tumor

  • Carcinoid Syndrome (4 drugs at two different themes )

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Rxprescription-only
OTCOver the Counter
Rx/OTCPrescription or Over The Counter
Away Prizes This medication may not be accepted by the FDA for treating the illness.
Pregnancy Category
Asufficient and well-controlled studies have failed to present a risk to the embryo in the first trimester of pregnancy (also there isn`t any evidence of risk in later trimesters).
BAnimal reproduction studies have failed to show a risk to the fetus and there are no sufficient and well-controlled studies in elderly women.
CAnimal research studies have shown an adverse effect in the fetus and there are no sufficient and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant used in pregnant women despite potential risks.
DThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant used in pregnant women despite potential risks.
XStudies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and also the risks involved with used in elderly women obviously outweigh potential rewards.
NFDA have not classified this medication.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
Nisn`t at the mercy of the Controlled Substances Act.
1includes a higher potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
Two includes a higher potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions or a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may result in severe psychological or physical dependence.
3Has a possibility for abuse less than those in programs 1 and 2 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4includes a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence.
5includes a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence.
Infection
XInteracts with Medication.

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