Prescription Details

Medical Information on various drugs for treating Acromegaly

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Oral Medications

 

MYCAPSSA (Octreotide)

    • 40mg

    • 60mg

    • 80mg

  • Twice daily, once in the morning and once again in the evening

    • Have liver cirrhosis or liver problems

    • Have kidney problems

    • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if MYCAPSSA will harm your unborn baby. MYCAPSSA may increase your chance of becoming pregnant.

    • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if MYCAPSSA passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take MYCAPSSA.

    • Gallbladder problems (sudden pain in your upper right stomach (abdomen), sudden pain in your right shoulder or between your shoulder blades, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, fever with chills, nausea)

    • Blood sugar problems (high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), or diabetes)

    • Thyroid problems

    • Heart rhythm problems

    • Low vitamin B12 levels

    • Headache

    • Joint pain

    • Nausea

    • Weakness

    • Diarrhea

    • Heavy sweating

  • Starting at $2,733.68 or $91.12 per capsule for 40mg dose (depending on dosage)

 

Parlodel (Bromocriptine)

    • 1 mg

    • 2.5 mg

    • 5 mg

    • 10 mg

  • Pills multiple times per day

    • Have heart disease

    • Have had a heart attack in the past

    • Have any other serious illness

    • Pregnant or considering having a child

    • Allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).

    • Taking bromocriptine to treat high prolactin levels caused by a tumor, notify your doctor if you experience persistent, watery, nasal discharge.

    • Mild nausea, vomiting, or abdominal cramps;

    • Diarrhea or constipation;

    • Headache, dizziness (especially when rising from a sitting or lying position), or drowsiness;

    • Dry mouth

    • Nasal stuffiness

  • $110 - $350 (depending on dosage)

Injectable Medications

 

Sandostatin LAR (Octreotide)

    • 10mg

    • 20mg

    • 30mg

  • One injection every four weeks by medical professional

    • Diabetes

    • Gallbladder Disease

    • Heart Disease

    • Thyroid Problems

    • Pancreatitis

    • Kidney Disease

    • Liver Disease

    • Slow or irregular heartbeats

    • Gallbladder (stomach pain)

    • Pancreatitis (upper stomach or back pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, bloating, yellowing skin or eyes)

    • Thyroid problems

    • Low blood sugar (headache, confusion)

    • High blood sugar nausea or vomiting

    • Diarrhea

    • Mild gas or stomach pain

    • Constipation

    • Pain or irritation at injection site

  • $4,525 - $6,497 (depending on dosage)

 

Sandostatin (Octreotide Acetate)

    • 0.05 mg/ml

    • 0.5 mg/ml

    • 1 mg/ml

    • 50 mcg/ml

    • 1000 mcg/ml

  • Three times daily self-injection

    • Diabetes

    • Gallbladder Disease

    • Heart Disease

    • Thyroid Problems

    • Pancreatitis

    • Kidney Disease

    • Liver Disease

    • Slow or irregular heartbeats

    • Gallbladder (stomach pain)

    • Pancreatitis (upper stomach or back pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, bloating, yellowing skin or eyes)

    • Thyroid problems

    • Low blood sugar (headache, confusion)

    • High blood sugar nausea or vomiting

    • Diarrhea

    • Mild gas or stomach pain

    • Constipation

    • Pain or irritation at injection site

  • $106 - $2,028 (depending on dosage)

 

SIGNIFOR® LAR (pasireotide)

    • 10 mg

    • 20mg

    • 30 mg

    • 40mg

    • 60mg

  • 1 injection every 4 weeks (28 days)

    • Diarrhea

    • Headache

    • Stomach-area pain

    • Hair loss

    • Stuffy nose and sore throat

    • Low blood sugar

    • Limb swelling

    • Loss of appetite

    • Nausea

    • Increase in the level of an enzyme in your blood called creatine phosphokinase (CPK)

    • Tiredness

    • Stomach bloating

    • High blood pressure

    • Back pain

  • The cost for Signifor LAR intramuscular powder for injection, extended release 10 mg is around $16,001 for a supply of 1 powder for injections, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

 

Sandostatin (Octreotide Acetate)

    • 60mg

    • 90mg

    • 120mg

  • One injection every four weeks by medical professional or by self-injection

    • Diabetes

    • Gallbladder Disease

    • Heart Disease or Disorder

    • Thyroid Problems

    • Kidney Disease

    • Liver Disease

    • Allergic to latex or natural rubber

    • Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant

    • Hives

    • Difficulty breathing

    • Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

    • Slow or uneven heartbeats

    • Gallbladder problems (pain in upper right stomach area with nausea and vomiting)

    • Thyroid problems (detected by blood tests)

    • Pale skin, weakness, easy bruising or bleeding

    • Low blood sugar (headache, confusion, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, nausea)

    • High blood sugar (increased thirst, loss of appetite, fruity breath odor, increased urination, drowsiness, dry skin)

    • Nausea

    • Vomiting

    • Diarrhea

    • Constipation

    • Mild stomach pain or gas

    • Headache

    • Weight loss / gain

    • Joint pain

    • Pain, itching, or skin lump at injection site

  • Public prices currently unavailable

 

Growth Hormone Receptor Antagonist

    • 10mg

    • 15mg

    • 20mg

  • First injection with medical supervision. Then daily self-injection

    • Have an allergy to any growth hormone products

    • Allergic to latex

    • Have diabetes

    • Have liver problems

    • Are taking narcotics such as codeine (Tylenol #3, others), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, others), oxycodone (Percocet, others), morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, OxyContin, others), fentanyl (Duragesic, others)

    • Allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)

    • Liver problems (symptoms include yellowing of the skin or eyes, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, itching, clay-colored stools, or dark urine)

    • Discomfort at the injection site;

    • "Flu-like" symptoms

    • Nausea or diarrhea

    • Dizziness

    • Water retention

    • Weight gain

    • 10 mg - $260.83

    • 15 mg - $386.53

    • 20 mg - $512.17

    • 25 mg - $637.83

    • 30 mg - $763.50

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