This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Liver, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'Which of the following agents is recommended for medical treatment of variceal bleed: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Octreotide, B. Desmopressin, C. Vasopressin, D. Nitroglycerine', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. (a) Octreotide* DOC in management of Acute Variceal Bleed- Octreotide* Terlipressin is released in sustained manner - may also be used to control variceal bleeding (better than Vasopressin)', 'role': 'assistant'}]