This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
Which of the following is true for octreotide? 
Select and explain. 
A. Stimulates growth hormone secretion, B. Used in secretory diarrhea, C. Orally active, D. Contraindicated in acromegaly
B: Used in secretory diarrhea
Answer: B: Used in secretory diarrhea 
Explanation: Ans. b. Used in secretory diarrhoea (Ref Goodman Gilman 12/e p1338-1339. 1346: Katling 11/e p650)Octreotide is used in secretory diarrheaOctreotide is an octapeptide analog of somatostatin, effective in inhibiting the severe secretory diarrhea brought about by hormone-secreting tumours of the pancreas and the GI tract."