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Secretin
Latest prescription information about Secretin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Secretin
Pronunciation : se-KREE-tin
Trade Name(s):
International- Secreflo. This medication is a hormone, prescribed for secretion stimulating test in stimulation of pancreatic secretions, stimulation of gastrin secretion in order to identify gastrinoma, pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : To Stimulate Pancreatic Secretions- 0.2 mcg/kg body weight by intravenous injection over 1 minute. To Stimulate Gastrin Secretion - 0.4 mcg/kg body weight by intravenous injection over 1 minute. How it should be taken : It comes as a powder (diluted with fluid) for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of inflammatory bowel disease, acute pancreatitis, liver impairment, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Heart - Low blood pressure, increased heart rate, slow heart rate. Central Nervous System - Anxiety, faintness, sleepiness. Skin - Clammy skin, flushing. Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, increased oral secretions, mild pancreatitis, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting. Miscellaneous - Abdominal pain, burning sensation, tingling in legs, unresponsiveness, warm sensation in abdomen and face. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at 20ºC. |
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