Optimal dosage interval for depot somatostatin analogue therapy in acromegaly requires individual titration.
BACKGROUND: The recent introduction of the depot somatostatin analogues octreotide LAR and lanreotide represent major advances in the medical treatment of acromegaly. However, it is uncertain whether the recommended dose intervals of 4 weeks and 10-14 days, respectively, are applicable to all patien...
Main Authors: | Jenkins, P, Akker, S, Chew, S, Besser, G, Monson, J, Grossman, AB |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2000
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