Drug reference

sincalide

CCK peptide analogue · Diagnostic agent

CCK peptide analogueDiagnostic agentATC V04CW02

CDSCO approvedATC V04CW02

EXCRETION

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not curated

INTERACTIONS

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none in our sources

PREGNANCY

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not curated

Mechanism

Sincalide is the C-terminal octapeptide of cholecystokinin (CCK). CCK is a hormone that delays gastric emptying, causes gallbladder contraction, stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion, increases intestinal motility, and promotes satiety.

Indications

Stimulating gallbladder contraction (diagnostic testing)Stimulating pancreatic secretion (diagnostic testing)Accelerating barium transit through the small bowel (diagnostic testing)