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Copyright ©2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2009; 15(37): 4653-4658
Published online Oct 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4653
Table 1 Management of acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Treatment of variceal bleeding
Pharmacological therapy
Somatostatin: initial bolus (24-48 h) and a perfusion (5 d)
Octreotide: initial bolus (24-48 h) and a perfusion (5 d)
Terlipressin: important side effects
Primary prophylaxis
β-blockers non-selective: propranolol, nadolol
Isosorbide 5-mononitrate
Secondary prophylaxis
β-blockers non-selective: propranolol, nadolol
Isosorbide 5-mononitrate
Endoscopy therapy: band ligation, sclerotherapy