The only oral drug (among the given options) effective for the treatment of the condition shown in the below is:
Octretide
Cabergoline
Pegvisomant
L- thyroxine
Ans. (B) CabergolineThe figure shows the features of acromegaly. Dopamine agonists like bromocriptine and cabergoline are the only oral drugs for acromegaly. Octreotide and pegvisomant are injectable drugs for acromegaly. L-thyroxine has no role in acromegaly.
Endocrinology