Secretin Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Secretin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Secretin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Secretin Pronunciation : se-KREE-tin ICD Code : Y42 Therapeutic Classification : HormonesBrand Names or Trade Names of Secretin
International :
Secreflo
Why is Secretin Prescribed? (Indications)
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. It inhibits gastric acid secretion.When should Secretin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients suffering from acute pancreatitis.What is the dosage of Secretin?
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 should Secretin be taken?
It comes as a powder (diluted with fluid) for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Secretin?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of inflammatory bowel disease, acute pancreatitis, liver impairment, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.What are the side effects of Secretin?
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.
