How does octreotide work?

Octreotide: It inhibits glucagon, growth hormone & insulin, hence it is used for acromegaly & carcinoid syndrome & to treat diarrhea in some intestinal tumors. It is a depot injectable drug.

Cyclic octapeptide: Works by counter-acting growth hormone, glucagon, and insulin. It mimics a natural hormone called somatostatin. Because of how it works, it is used for the management of acromegaly, carcinoid syndrome, and it can be used to treat diarrhea associated with certain tumors.