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Human Secretin

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

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. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

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 youintestine 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.

Who should not use 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
vomitin

This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
For more information about this drug, click here.