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How to Take Secretin and it's Dose


It comes as a powder (diluted with fluid) for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & 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.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients suffering from acute pancreatitis.

Drug Name : Secretin

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.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Secretin

International :


Secreflo
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