Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome Treatments
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Medications for Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome.
Found 7 Approved Drugs for Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome
Octreotide Acetate
Brand Names
Bynfezia, Octreotide, Sandostatin
Octreotide Acetate
Brand Names
Bynfezia, Octreotide, Sandostatin
Form: Injection, Kit
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: October 21, 1988
Classification: Somatostatin Analog
BYNFEZIA PEN is a s o matostatin analogue indicated: Acromegaly : To reduce blood levels of growth hormone (GH) and insulin growth factor 1 (IGF-1; somatomedin C) in acromegaly patients who have had inadequate response to or cannot be treated with surgical resection, pituitary irradiation, and bromocriptine mesylate at maximally tolerated doses. (1.1) Carcinoid Tumors : For the symptomatic treatment of patients with m eta static c a rcinoid t u mo rs where it suppresses or inhibits the severe diarrhea and flushing episodes associated with the disease. (1.2) Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumors (VIPomas) : For the treatment of profuse watery diarrhea associated with VIP-secreting tumors. (1.3) Limitations of Use Improvement in clinical signs and symptoms, or reduction in tumor size or rate of growth, were not shown in clinical trials performed with octreotide injection; these trials were not optimally designed to detect such effects.
Mycapssa
Generic Name
Octreotide
Mycapssa
Generic Name
Octreotide
Form: Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: July 06, 2020
Classification: Somatostatin Analog
MYCAPSSA is indicated for long-term maintenance treatment in acromegaly patients who have responded to and tolerated treatment with octreotide or lanreotide. MYCAPSSA is a somatostatin analog indicated for long-term maintenance treatment in acromegaly patients who have responded to and tolerated treatment with octreotide or lanreotide ( 1 ).
Cycloset
Generic Name
Bromocriptine
Cycloset
Generic Name
Bromocriptine
Form: Tablet, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 13, 1998
Classification: Ergot Derivative
CYCLOSET is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. CYCLOSET is an ergot derivative indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Should not be used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. ( 1 ) Limited efficacy data in combination with thiazolidinediones. ( 1 ) Efficacy has not been confirmed in combination with insulin. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use CYCLOSET should not be used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Limited efficacy data in combination with thiazolidinediones. Efficacy has not been confirmed in combination with insulin.
Somavert
Generic Name
Pegvisomant
Somavert
Generic Name
Pegvisomant
Form: Kit
FDA approval date: October 01, 2016
SOMAVERT is indicated for the treatment of acromegaly in patients who have had an inadequate response to surgery or radiation therapy, or for whom these therapies are not appropriate. The goal of treatment is to normalize serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels. SOMAVERT is a growth hormone receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of acromegaly in patients who have had an inadequate response to surgery or radiation therapy, or for whom these therapies are not appropriate. The goal of treatment is to normalize serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels. ( 1 )
Signifor
Generic Name
Pasireotide
Signifor
Generic Name
Pasireotide
Form: Injection, Kit
Method of administration: Subcutaneous
FDA approval date: December 14, 2012
Classification: Somatostatin Analog
SIGNIFOR is a somatostatin analog indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Cushing's disease for whom pituitary surgery is not an option or has not been curative ( 1 )
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