Q1. What is Octreotide prescribed?
To regulate tumors caused by hormones and minimize the effects of excess hormones.
Q2. How is it given?
By subcutaneous or intravenous injection.
Q3. Is it able to stop variceal bleeding?
Yes, in emergencies of cirrhosis.
Q4. Does it lead to to Q-gallstones?
Yes, in long-term therapy.
Q5. Is it a hormone?
No, it is an analogue of somatostatin.