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Somatostatin (SRIF) analog used for acromegaly, carcinoid, glucagonoma and other GH producing pituitary tumors |
Octreotide
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Somatotropin (GH) analog used in GH deficiency (dwarfism)
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Somatrem
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GHRH analog used as diagnostic agent
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Sermorelin
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GnRH agonist used for infertility or different types of CA depending on pulsatile or steady usage respectively
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Leuprolide
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GnRH antagonist with more immediate effects, used for infertility
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Ganirelix
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Dopamine (DA) agonist (for Parkinson's disease), used also for hyperprolactinemia
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Bromocriptine
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Hormone inhibiting prolactin release
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Dopamine
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ACTH analog used for diagnosis of patients with corticosteroid abnormality
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Cosyntropin
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Synthetic analog of ADH hormone used for diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis
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Desmopressin (DDAVP)
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SE of OCs
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Increased thromboembolic events
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