Which of the following agents is recommended for medical treatment of variceal bleed?: (A) Octreotide, (B) Desmopressin, (C) Vasopressin, (D) Nitroglycerine
Answer is A. Somatostatin and /or its analog octreotide are the agents of choice for medical management of variceal bleed. Drugs used in Poal hypeension Drugs decreasing poal blood flow Drugs decreasing intrahepatic resistance Non-selective beta blockers Vasopressin and Terlipressin Somatostatin and Octreotide Nitrates Alpha-blockers Angiotensin receptor blockers