This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Liver, Subject name: Surgery
Which of the following agents is recommended for medical treatment of variceal bleed: 
Select and explain. 
A. Octreotide, B. Desmopressin, C. Vasopressin, D. Nitroglycerine
A: Octreotide
Answer: A: Octreotide 
Explanation: 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)