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[{'content': 'True about Octreotide: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Is active orally, B. Is not a somatostatin analogue, C. Used in secretory diarrhea, D. Is a growth hormone agonist', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Octreotide is a synthetic octapeptide with actions similar to somatostatin.\nRoutes of administration:\n\n- Intravenous (v. short duration of action)\n- Subcutaneous\n- Intramuscular (depot preparation)\n\nIt is 40 times more potent than somatostatin in suppressing GH secretion.\nIt is being preferred over somatostatin for acro\xadmegaly and secretory diarrheas associated with carcinoid, AIDS, cancer chemotherapy or diabetes.\n\nUses\nBased on properties of inhibiting secretion of various hormones (GH, TSH, PL, insulin, glucagon), all gi secretions (including gastrin & HCI) and constriction of splanchnic, hepatic and renal blood vessels.\n\nCarcinoid and VIP om a induced secretory diarrhea and systemic symptoms such as flushing and wheezing.\nDiarrhea due to vagotomy and dumping syndrome, short bowel syndrome or AIDS.\nGI bleeding\xa0\xa0\nPancreatic fistula, insulinoma, glucagonoma, pancreatic ascites\nOncogenic osteomalacia\nAcromegaly\n\nAdverse effects: Abdominal pain, nausea, steatorrhoea, diarrhea, gall stones.', 'role': 'assistant'}]