Secretin Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 750 clinical units; synthetic porcine 16 mcg; synthetic human 16 mcg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Diagnostic
Stimulation of Pancreatic Secretions, Including Bicarbonate to Aid in the Diagnosis of Exocrine Pancreas Dysfunction:
0.2 mcg/kg body weight by intravenous injection over 1 minute.
Stimulation of Gastrin Secretion to Aid in Diagnosis of Gastrinoma:
0.4 mcg/kg body weight by intravenous injection over 1 minute.
Facilitation of the Identification of the Ampulla of Vater and Accessory Papilla During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to aid in cannulation of the pancreatic duct:
0.2 mcg/kg body weight by intravenous injection over 1 minute.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dialysis
Data not available
Further information
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