<prompt> True statements regarding octreotide are all of the following except:-It is a somatostatin analogueIt is used for treatment of oesophageal variceal bleedingIt is contraindicated in acromegalyIt is useful in secretory diarrhea  <response>: Octreotide is a somatostatin analogue having high potency and long duration of action. It is indicated for the management of: Acromegaly Islet cell tumors Bleeding due to esophageal varices Secretory diarrhea 