<prompt> Which of the following agents is recommended for medical treatment of variceal bleed:OctreotideDesmopressinVasopressinNitroglycerine  <response>: 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 