Pharmacology – MCQ 17 – True about Octreotide are all except ?

True about Octreotide are all except :
A. Is active orally
B. Supresses growth hormone secretion
C. Useful for variceal bleeding
D. Useful in secretory diarrhea

Correct answer : A. Is active orally

Octreotide is given IM / IV / subcutaneously.

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parth rao February 3, 2011

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mousumi February 3, 2011

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