Cholecystokinin (Diagnostic)
Brand Names : CCK, pancreozymin
Category- Cholecystokinetic
- Diagnostic aid, gallbladder disorders
- Diagnostic
aid, pancreatic disorders
- Peristaltic stimulant
DescriptionCholecystokinin (ko-le-sis-to-KIN-in) belongs to the group of medicines known as diagnostic
aids. Diagnostic aids are used to help diagnose certain medical problems.
Cholecystokinin is given by injection before tests are done to see if the
gallbladder and pancreas are working the way they should. It is also used
to help with other tests of the stomach and intestines.
Cholecystokinin makes the gallbladder contract (squeeze together). It also
makes the pancreas produce enzymes, which are some of the juices needed for
the digestion of food. In addition, cholecystokinin increases the movements
or contractions of the stomach and intestines. The doctor will know if there
is anything wrong with these organs if cholecystokinin does not work in the
usual way.
The doses of cholecystokinin will be different for different patients and
depend on the weight of the patient and on the type of test.
Cholecystokinin is used only under the supervision of a doctor. It is available
in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
-
For injection (Canada)
Brand Names
Some commonly used names are CCK
and pancreozymin
.
* Not commercially available in the U.S.
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