What is octreotide acetate used for?

Octreotide mechanism of action (MOA)

The octreotide acetate MOA is primarily related to its ability to mimic the actions of somatostatin. It works by binding to specific somatostatin receptors (SST receptors) located throughout the body.

These receptors are particularly abundant in the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and pituitary gland. When octreotide acetate binds to these receptors, it exerts inhibitory effects on hormone secretion, including the following: