The somatostatin receptor family is a member of the G-protein-coupled receptor superfamily and consists of 5 subtypes each differentially distributed throughout the CNS and periphery. These receptors bind with high affinity to the endogenous polypeptides somatostatin-14, somatostatin-28 and cortistatin, as well as a vast array of synthetic ligands.
What medications are used in the intrathecal pump? For pain relief, the doctor may fill the pump with local anesthetics, adrenergic agonists, opioids, and other agents. The first line treatment for severe pain is morphine and hydromorphone. Other drugs used include Fentanyl and methadone. Does the intrathecal pain pump work?
Venofer is only administered intravenously by slow injection or by infusion. Dose is determined by whether the patient is on dialysis and what type of dialysis. Venofer may interact with iron supplements or other iron-based oral medications, such as ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, and ferrous sulfate, and others.