<p>Somatostatin is indicated for:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Severe acute haemorrhage from oesophageal varices.</li>
	<li>Severe acute haemorrhage from gastric or duodenal ulcers, or accompanying acute erosive or haemorrhagic gastritis.</li>
	<li>Adjuvant treatment of pancreatic, biliary and intestinal fistulae.</li>
	<li>Prophylaxis and treatment of postoperative complications following pancreatic surgery.</li>
</ul>