Q1. What is the use of Octreotide?
To decrease the secretion of hormones and control acromegaly, tumors, and bleeding.
Q2. How is it given?
Subcutaneously or IV.
Q3. Is it applicable in emergency hemorrhage?
Yes, in variceal bleeding.
Q4. Is it safe in long term?
Yes, but gallstones can develop.
Q5. Is it a steroid?
No, it is a somatostatin analogue.