Interactions
Octreotide can reduce the intestinal resorption of ciclosporin, possibly making it necessary to increase the dose. Patients with diabetes mellitus might need less insulin or oral antidiabetics when treated with octreotide. The bioavailability of bromocriptine is increased; besides being an antiparkinsonian, bromocriptine is also used for the treatment of acromegaly.
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