Results for tag: "Vapreotide"

Vapreotide is a drug used to treat endocrine and metabolic disorders. It is a somatostatin analogue, meaning it mimics the effects of the hormone somatostatin. Vapreotide is used to treat acromegaly, a condition caused by an excess of growth hormone, and carcinoid syndrome, a condition caused by tumors in the digestive system. It is also used to treat vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors, a rare type of tumor. Vapreotide works by blocking the release of hormones and other substances from the tumor, reducing symptoms and slowing the growth of the tumor. The vapreotide market is a small but growing market. It is used to treat a variety of endocrine and metabolic disorders, and is increasingly being used in combination with other drugs to treat these conditions. Vapreotide is also being studied for its potential use in treating other conditions, such as diabetes and obesity. Some companies in the vapreotide market include Novartis, Ipsen, and Takeda. Show Less Read more