Sincalide - Diagnostic
Brand Names
Kinevac
Sincalide *** 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 sincalide, the following
must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to sincalide. Also tell your health care professional if
you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or
dyes.
Pregnancy care
Sincalide has not been studied in pregnant women.
Studies in pets have not shown that sincalide causes birth defects or other
problems. However, sincalide may cause abortion or premature labor if given
to a pregnant woman toward the end of the pregnancy. Be sure you have discussed
this with your family doctor.
Breast-feeding problem
It is not known whether sincalide 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 receiving
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 sincalide
in child with use in other age groups.
Elderly care
Many medication have not been studied specifically
in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects
or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use
of sincalide in the elderly with use in other age groups.
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 sincalide. Make sure you tell your family doctor if
you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Blockage of the intestines
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Gallbladder stones Sincalide may make these conditions 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.
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