Med-Surg GI: Drug Indications & Variceal Bleeding

H2 Receptor Antagonist

• Famotidine
  • Indication: treatment of stress ulcers.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

• Esomeprazole
  • Indication: management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
• Omeprazole
  • Indication: treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers.

Vasoactive Agent

• Vasopressin
  • Mechanism: constricts the splanchnic circulation and peripheral veins → $\downarrow$ portal venous inflow and pressure.
  • Primary use: control of bleeding esophageal varices.