Histamine Diagnostic
Category- Diagnostic aid, gastric function
DescriptionHistamine
(HISS-ta-meen) is
used to help diagnose problems or disease of the stomach. This test determines
how much acid your stomach produces.
How the stomach test is done: Before this medicine is given, the stomach
contents are emptied through a tube. Then the dose of histamine, which is
based on body weight, is injected under the skin. Five minutes later, the
stomach contents are emptied and tested for acidity. This procedure may be
repeated several times. An antihistamine medicine may be given before the
histamine is injected to prevent a possible unwanted effect.
Histamine is to be used only under the supervision of a doctor. It is available
in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (Canada)
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