This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Poal Hypeension, 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: 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