Which of the following is true about octeride ?
Ans is b i.e. It is useful in controlling secretery diarrhoea As octeride is somatostatin analogue, it inhibits the secretion of GH, TSH, prolactin and almost all GI secretions. It is used in acromegaly, bleeding esophalgeal varicies, insulinoma and secretory diarrhoea associated with carcinoid, WDHA syndrome, gastrinoma and glucagnoma.
It stimulates growth hormone secretion
It is useful in controlling secretery diarrhoea
It is active orally
Its used is contraindicated in acromegaly