ChiRhoStim (secretin)

Tradename: ChiRhoStim Indications: 1) diagnosis of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZE syndrome) & pancreatic exocrine disease 2) hepatobiliary diseases such as obstructive jaundice Dosage: 1) pancreatic function: 1 CU/kg slow IV injection over 1 min 2) ZE syndrome: 2 CU/kg slow IV injection over 1 min Powder for injection: 75 CU (10 mL). Adverse effects: - uncommon (< 1%) - fainting, venous spasm, hypersensitivity Mechanism of action: - stimulates secretion of bicarbonate-rich pancreatic fluid

Related

secretin receptor; SCT-R (SCTR) secretin stimulation test

General

secretin (SCT) gastrointestinal agent

References

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998