SANDOSTATINE
\sˈandəstˌatiːn], \sˈandəstˌatiːn], \s_ˈa_n_d_ə_s_t_ˌa_t_iː_n]\
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A potent, long-acting synthetic SOMATOSTATIN octapeptide analog that inhibits secretion of growth hormone (SOMATOTROPIN) and is used to treat hormone-secreting tumors, DIABETES MELLITUS; HYPOTENSION, ORTHOSTATIC; HYPERINSULINISM; hypergastrinemia, and small bowel fistula.
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