Octreotide Alternatives

A neuropeptide that plays a critical role in initiating puberty and regulating the reproductive hormone axis. Being studied for fertility and hormonal disorders.

A mitochondria-derived peptide that regulates metabolic homeostasis. Discovered in 2015, it's being studied for its effects on insulin sensitivity, exercise capacity, and aging.

A naturally occurring peptide hormone crucial for social bonding, childbirth, and lactation. Being studied for autism, anxiety, and social disorders.

A synthetic version of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Used diagnostically and therapeutically for various reproductive and hormonal conditions.

A GnRH agonist that suppresses testosterone and estrogen production. FDA approved for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and precocious puberty.

A synthetic analog of vasopressin (ADH) used for diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and bleeding disorders. Does not cause vasoconstriction like natural vasopressin.

A long-acting somatostatin analog similar to octreotide. FDA approved for acromegaly and gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

A somatostatin analog with broader receptor binding than octreotide. Specifically effective for Cushing's disease due to SST5 activity.