The only oral drug (among the given options) effective for the treatment of the condition shown in the below is:
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.
Octretide
Cabergoline
Pegvisomant
L- thyroxine
Endocrinology