Octreotide is given in all the following conditions except-
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Infective diarrhea Octerideo It is synthetic somatostatin analogue.o It is more potent and longer acting than somatostatin - preferred over somatostatin.o It is used in acromegaly, bleeding esophageal varices (portal hypertension) and secretory diarrhea associated with carcinoid, WDHA syndrome, gastrinoma and glucagonoma.o It is given by s.c. or Lv. route.
Bleeding esophageal varices
Secretory diarrhea
Infective diarrhea
Acromegaly
Endocrinology