Drug | Mechanism of action | Route of administration | Side effects |
Bromocriptine | Dopamine agonist | Oral | Headaches, nausea, dizziness |
Octreotide | Analog of somatostatin:
| Long-acting somatostatin analog Multiple daily subcutaneous injections | Mild gastrointestinal complaints Increased risk of gallstones |
Lanreotide | Sustained-release, long-acting somatostatin analog | Intramuscular injection every 2 to 4 weeks | Mild gastrointestinal complaints Increased risk of gallstones |
Pegvisomant | Growth hormone receptor antagonist | Daily subcutaneous injection | Injection site reactions Elevated liver enzymes? (1 patient) |
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