Human Secretin® | |
Brand Name: | Human Secretin® |
Active Ingredient: | human secretin |
Strength(s): | 16 Mcg/vial |
Dosage Form(s): | Injection |
Company Name: | ChiRhoClin, Inc |
Availability: | Prescription only |
*Date Approved by the FDA: | April 9, 2004 |
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available at this time. |
What is Human secretin used for?
Human secretin is
a man-made hormone that is like the natural secretin made in your
small intestine. Human secretin is used to ·
help your pancreas
release secretions, including bicarbonate, to aid in the diagnosis of a
pancreases problem called pancreatic exocrine dysfunction ·
help your stomach
release a hormone called gastrin to aid in the diagnosis of a tumor in
your (gastrinoma) in your pancreas or
small intestine ·
help your pancreas
release secretions to help show certain areas of your intestine during a
special x-ray test called an endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Warnings
with Human Secretin: Human secretin may cause an allergic reaction.
You should get a test dose of Human secretin to check for an
allergic reaction before the full dose is given.
A test dose is especially important if you have allergies or
asthma.
General Precautions with Human secretin: Human secretin may not work as well if you: ·
have had a an operation
called a vagotomy to lower the amount of acid in your stomach ·
are taking certain
medicines called anticholinergics ·
have
inflammatory bowel disease People who have alcoholic or other liver disease may have a stronger
reaction than others may to Human secretin. Do not use Human secretin
if you have acute pancreatitis. What should I tell my health care provider? Tell your health care
provider if you: ·
are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are
breast-feeding ·
have any allergies or have asthma Tell your health
care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and
non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Some medicines may affect how Human secretin works. What are some possible side effects of Human secretin? (This
list is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Human secretin.
Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list
of side effects.) Some common side effects
with Human secretin include: ·
nausea ·
flushing (skin turns red and warm) ·
stomach area (abdominal) pain ·
vomiting For more detailed information about Human Secretin, ask your health care
provider or pharmacist. Link to Human Secretin's label Dated posted: 7/13/04 html by ghc |