Question

A 57-year-old man presents with melena and hypotension. After resuscitation, what pharmacotherapy should be initiated prior to endoscopy for suspected variceal bleed?

Accepted Answer

Octreotide infusion and prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

High-dose IV PPI only

Answer

Tranexamic acid infusion only

Answer

No medications until endoscopy

Answer

Desmopressin

Practice question

A 57-year-old man presents with melena and hypotension. After resuscitation, what pharmacotherapy should be initiated prior to endoscopy for suspected variceal bleed?