A 63-year-old with known cirrhosis presents with haematemesis. Endoscopy confirms oesophageal varices. What is the first-line pharmacological agent to...

Question

A 63-year-old with known cirrhosis presents with haematemesis. Endoscopy confirms oesophageal varices. What is the first-line pharmacological agent to reduce portal pressure acutely?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous octreotide or terlipressin

Answer

Intravenous omeprazole

Answer

Oral propranolol

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Endoscopic variceal ligation alone

Answer

Tranexamic acid

Oesophageal varices — UKMLA MCQ

A 63-year-old with known cirrhosis presents with haematemesis. Endoscopy confirms oesophageal varices. What is the first-line pharmacological agent to reduce portal pressure acutely?