Octreotide acetate is a generic drug used to treat acromegaly. Octreotide acetate is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIP adenomas). This drug is also sold under the brand names Sandostatin and Sandostatin Lar Depot. Typically, the retail price of Octreotide acetate is...