Table 2.

Vasoactive Agents Used in Acute Variceal Hemorrhage

Vasoactive Agent	Regimen
Octreotide	50 μg IV bolus, followed by 50 μg/hour IV infusion A second 50 μg IV bolus may be given after 1 hour if bleeding is ongoing
Somatostatin	250 μg IV bolus, followed by 250-500 μg/hour IV infusion A second 250 μg IV bolus may be given after 1 hour if bleeding is ongoing
Terlipressin	2 mg IV every 4 hours for 48 hours or until bleeding cessation, followed by 1 mg IV every 4 hours

IV, intravenous.