Lanreotide Dosage

Generic name: lanreotide
Brand name: Somatuline Depot
Drug class: Somatostatin and somatostatin analogs

Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 60 mg per 0.2 mL, 90 mg per 0.3 mL, 120 mg per 0.5 mL

[60-120 mg SC q4wk]

Start: 90 mg SC q4wk x3mo; Info: adjust dose based on GH and IGF-1 levels; may give 120 mg SC q6wk or q8wk if controlled on 60 mg or 90 mg SC q4wk

[120 mg SC q4wk]

[120 mg SC q4wk]

[acromegaly]

CrCl <60: start 60 mg q4wk; Info: caution advised if considering 120 mg q6wk or q8wk

HD/PD: not defined

[gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, advanced]

CrCl >30: no adjustment; CrCl <30: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

[carcinoid syndrome]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

[acromegaly]

Child-Pugh Class B or C: start 60 mg q4wk; Info: caution advised if considering 120 mg q6wk or q8wk

[all other indications]

hepatic impairment: not defined

SRC: NLM .