Which of the following agents is recommended for medical treatment of variceal bleed?
Correct Answer: Octreotide
Description: Somatostatin and /or its analog octreotide are the agents of choice for medical management of variceal bleed. Drugs used in Poal hypeension Drugs decreasing poal blood flow Drugs decreasing intrahepatic resistance Non-selective beta blockers Vasopressin and Terlipressin Somatostatin and Octreotide Nitrates Alpha-blockers Angiotensin receptor blockers
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