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Acromegaly

Updated : July 12, 2022



Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

 

lanreotide

90

mg

every 4 weeks

3

months

Initial dose



lanreotide

Maintenance dose: based on the clinical response of the patient.



Dose Adjustments

Growth hormone <1mg/ml: 60 mg once every 4 weeks
Growth hormone >1 to 2.5 ng/ml: 90 mg once every 4 weeks
Growth hormone >2.5 ng/ml: 120 mg once every 4 weeks.

pasireotide

Initial IM dose:

40

mg

once every 4 weeks (dose can be adjusted according to levels of growth hormone to 60 mg once every 4 weeks after >3 months if levels are normalized. Decrease the dose to 20 mg if adverse effects occur.)
Do not administer missed dose 2 weeks prior to the next dose.



bromocriptine

Initial dose:

1,25 - 2.5

mg

Orally

once a day

dose can be increased up to 1.25 to 2.5 mg as tolerated every 3 to 7 days
Maintenance dose: 20 to 30 mg once a day
Maximum dose: 100 mg once a day



 
 

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Acromegaly

Updated : July 12, 2022


lanreotide

90

mg

every 4 weeks

3

months

Initial dose



lanreotide

Maintenance dose: based on the clinical response of the patient.



Dose Adjustments

Growth hormone <1mg/ml: 60 mg once every 4 weeks
Growth hormone >1 to 2.5 ng/ml: 90 mg once every 4 weeks
Growth hormone >2.5 ng/ml: 120 mg once every 4 weeks.

pasireotide

Initial IM dose:

40

mg

once every 4 weeks (dose can be adjusted according to levels of growth hormone to 60 mg once every 4 weeks after >3 months if levels are normalized. Decrease the dose to 20 mg if adverse effects occur.)
Do not administer missed dose 2 weeks prior to the next dose.



bromocriptine

Initial dose:

1,25 - 2.5

mg

Orally

once a day

dose can be increased up to 1.25 to 2.5 mg as tolerated every 3 to 7 days
Maintenance dose: 20 to 30 mg once a day
Maximum dose: 100 mg once a day



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