Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation

The study aims to to evaluate Vonoprazan effectiveness in prevention of post endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) ulcer and its related bleed in comparison to Rabeprazole. All patients who are eligible for the study will be screened from outpatient department and endoscopy lab. Patients who are diagnosed to have oesophageal varices and requiring EVL will be enrolled after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patient clinical and demographic data will be collected in proforma. Patients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. One arm is Vonoprazan 20 mg once a day group and second arm will be rabeprazole 20 mg once a day. Duration of therapy will be 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care. Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system.