Which of the following agents is recommended for medical treatment of variceal bleed –
Correct Answer: Octreatide
Description: The vasoconstrictors somatostatin and octreotide are used to treat acute bleeding in patients with poal hypeension before performing endoscopy. Intravenous infusions of octreotide will lower poal blood pressure and can prevent rebleeding during the patient's initial hospitalization Ref Davidson edition23rd pg868
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