Secretin injection

What is this medicine?

SECRETIN (si KREE tin) is used as an aid in the diagnosis of certain disorders of the pancreas, stomach, and intestines.

How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for injection into a vein. It is usually given by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

• breathing problems

• dizziness

• feeling faint or lightheaded, falls

• slow, irregular heartbeat

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• flushing

• nausea

• stomach pain

• sweating

What may interact with this medicine?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

• atropine

• antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold

• certain medicines for bladder problems like oxybutynin, tolterodine

• certain medicines for stomach problems like dicyclomine, hyoscyamine

• certain medicines for Parkinson's disease like benztropine, trihexyphenidyl

• certain medicines for travel sickness like scopolamine

• ipratropium

• stomach acid blockers like cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine, or omeprazole

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• eczema

• liver disease

• lung or breathing disease, like asthma

• pancreatitis

• an unusual or allergic reaction to secretin, pork, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.