Common clinical indications

• Intractable diarrhea (infant and child; very limited data, including diarrhea associated with graft-versus-host disease)
• Esophageal variceal bleeding (infant and child; limited data)
• Adult indications (per labeling and guidelines): acromegaly, symptomatic neuroendocrine tumors (e.g., carcinoid tumors, VIPoma), and management of certain hormone-mediated secretory diarrheas and flushing (see product information)

Frequently asked questions

What is Octreotide Acetate used for?

Octreotide Acetate (Octreotide Acetate) is listed in YMed Atlas under Somatostatin analog. Indications, dosing, and safety information on this page summarize curated references—always confirm with current labeling, formularies, and local protocols.

How do I adjust dosing for renal impairment or special populations?

Review the dosing sections and references for this monograph. Many agents require renal or hepatic adjustment; pediatric, pregnancy, and lactation considerations are clinician-specific. This interface is educational and does not replace individualized prescribing decisions.

Is this medical advice?

No. YMed Atlas drug pages support learning and quick reference. They are not a substitute for clinical judgment, pharmacist review, or formal interaction checking with a complete medication list.