title: Octreotide (sandostatin, sandoz).
abstract: Octreotide is a unique compound which 'switches off' inappropriate secretory activity in many conditions. Its clinical applications have been steadily increasing since its introduction in the UK just over 5 years ago.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Mac Connachie
mesh_terms: D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015282:Octreotide / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D006728:Hormones; D015282:Octreotide