Cholecystokinin (Diagnostic)
Brand Names : CCK, pancreozymin
Before Having This TestIn deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks of the test must be weighed
against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make.
Also, test results may be affected by other things. For the test using cholecystokinin,
the following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to cholecystokinin preparations. Also tell your doctor if
you are allergic to any other substances.
Pregnancy - Cholecystokinin has not been studied in pregnant
women. However, because cholecystokinin increases the movements or contractions
of some muscles, it may cause premature labor. It is very important that you
discuss this with your doctor.
Breast-feeding - It is not known whether cholecystokinin passes
into the breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small
amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who
are to receive this diagnostic test and who wish to breast-feed should discuss
this with their doctor.
Children - Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult
patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of cholecystokinin
in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults - This medicine has been tested and has not been shown
to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in
younger adults.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of cholecystokinin. Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Blockage of the intestines - The use of cholecystokinin may make
this problem worse
Preparation for This TestYour doctor may
have special instructions for you in preparation for your test. If you have
not received instructions or if you do not understand them, check with your
doctor in advance.
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