True statements regarding octreotide are all of the following except:-: (A) It is a somatostatin analogue, (B) It is used for treatment of oesophageal variceal bleeding, (C) It is contraindicated in acromegaly, (D) It is useful in secretory diarrhea
Answer is C. Octreotide is a somatostatin analogue having high potency and long duration of action. It is indicated for the management of: Acromegaly Islet cell tumors Bleeding due to esophageal varices Secretory diarrhea