Which of the following agents is recommended for medical treatment of variceal bleed:: (A) Octreotide, (B) Desmopressin, (C) Vasopressin, (D) Nitroglycerine
Answer is A. 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)