This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Which of the following agents are useful in the medical treatment of variceal bleeding? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Octreotide, B. Pantoprazole, C. Somatotropin, D. Dexamethasone', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: None', 'role': 'assistant'}]