<prompt> Which of the following agents are useful in medical treatment of variceal bleeding?OctreotidePantoprazoleSomatotropinDexamethasone  <response>: Ans. A OctreotideRef: Harrisons Principals of Medicine 17e p1977Management of Variceal BleedingA. Prevention of re-bleedingNon selective beta blockers e.g. propranololVariceal band ligationB. Management of acute bleedStabilize with fluids and bloodOctreotideVasopressin Not preferred nowBalloon tamponade:i. Sengstaken-Blackmoreii. Minnesota TubeVariceal ligationVariceal sclerotherapy 