This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Octreotide is given in all the following conditions except- \nSelect and explain. \nA. Bleeding esophageal varices, B. Secretory diarrhea, C. Infective diarrhea, D. Acromegaly', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Infective diarrhea Octerideo It is synthetic somatostatin analogue.o It is more potent and longer acting than somatostatin - preferred over somatostatin.o It is used in acromegaly, bleeding esophageal varices (portal hypertension) and secretory diarrhea associated with carcinoid, WDHA syndrome, gastrinoma and glucagonoma.o It is given by s.c. or Lv. route.", 'role': 'assistant'}]