Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Standard:
In-house Standards,
Octreotide is a synthetic octapeptide analog of natural somatostatin, produced via solid-phase peptide synthesis. Its molecular formula is C49H66N12O10S2 (CAS: 83150-11-4), designed for enhanced metabolic stability.
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to octreotide or lactose. Requires storage at controlled room temperature (20°C–25°C) protected from light. Clinical use demands monitoring of gallbladder function and glucose levels due to potential biliary sludge formation and hypoglycemia risks.