A 60-year-old male with a history of chronic alcohol use presents with hematemesis. Endoscopy confirms bleeding oesophageal varices. Which medication ...

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A 60-year-old male with a history of chronic alcohol use presents with hematemesis. Endoscopy confirms bleeding oesophageal varices. Which medication is recommended to prevent rebleeding following initial control?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker (propranolol)

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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)

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IV terlipressin

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Octreotide infusion

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Sclerotherapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology

A 60-year-old male with a history of chronic alcohol use presents with hematemesis. Endoscopy confirms bleeding oesophageal varices. Which medication is recommended to prevent rebleeding following initial control?