True statements regarding octreotide are all of the following except:-
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
It is a somatostatin analogue
It is used for treatment of oesophageal variceal bleeding
It is contraindicated in acromegaly
It is useful in secretory diarrhea
Pituitary-Hypothalmic System and Thyroid