Question

A 50-year-old man with cirrhosis presents with hematemesis due to bleeding esophageal varices, which are controlled endoscopically. According to UK guidelines, which medication is first-line for secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g., propranolol)

Answer

Proton pump inhibitor (e.g., omeprazole)

Answer

Octreotide infusion

Answer

Sucralfate

Answer

Antibiotic prophylaxis alone

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with cirrhosis presents with hematemesis due to bleeding esophageal varices, which are controlled endoscopically. According to UK guidelines, which medication is first-line for secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding?