Cholecystokinin : Before Using

Cholecystokinin - Diagnostic

Brand Names

CCK, pancreozymin Cholecystokinin *** Before Using *** Side Effects

Before Having This Test

In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any chance of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. Always test results may be effected by other things. For the test using cholecystokinin, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to cholecystokinin preparations. Also tell your family doctor if you are allergic to any other substances.

Pregnancy care

Cholecystokinin has not been studied in pregnant women. However, because cholecystokinin increases the movements or contractions of some muscles, it may cause premature labor. The best for you that you discuss this with your family doctor.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether cholecystokinin passes into the breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are to receive this diagnostic test and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of cholecystokinin in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family 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 " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of cholecystokinin. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Blockage of the intestines The use of cholecystokinin may make this problem worse

Preparation for This Test

Your family 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 family doctor in advance.