Introduction :
Octreotide is hormone drug that is used to treat some types of cancer. This medication is classified as an somatostatin
analog. Octreotide is used to treat severe watery diarrhea and sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by certain
types of tumors (e.g., carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors) that are found usually in the intestines and
pancreas. The symptoms occur when these tumors make too much of certain natural substances (hormones). This medi-
cation works by blocking the production of these hormones. By decreasing watery diarrhea, octreotide helps to reduce the
loss of body fluids and minerals.

  Function:
Octreotide is also used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly) that occurs when the body makes too much of a certain
natural substance called hormone. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as diabetes
and heart disease. Octreotide works by decreasing the amount of hormone to normal levels.