A child exhibits acromegaly caused by a tumor that cannot be destroyed with radiation. Which medication would be appropriate to treat this child?

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Bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel) is a medication that can help reduce growth hormone levels in patients with acromegaly caused by a tumor. It acts by reducing the secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Conivaptan (Vaprisol) is a medication used to treat hyponatremia, and it would not be appropriate for acromegaly caused by a tumor. Somatrem (Protropin) and somatropin (Genotropin) are synthetic forms of growth hormone and would exacerbate acromegaly in this case.

A Child Exhibits Acromegaly Caused by a Tumor That Cannot