Sincalide (Intravenous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 3, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Kinevac
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Diagnostic Agent
Uses for sincalide
Sincalide injection is a diagnostic aid used to help diagnose certain problems of the gallbladder and pancreas. It is also used to speed up barium digestion to decrease radiation exposure during bowel examination (eg, fluoroscopy, x-ray examination).
Sincalide is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using sincalide
In 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, other things may affect test results. For this test, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sincalide or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of sincalide injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of sincalide injection have not been performed in the geriatric population, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with 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 healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this diagnostic test. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Bowel blockage—Should not be used in patients with this condition.
- Gallstones (gallbladder stones)—Use with caution. May increase risk for more side effects.
Proper use of sincalide
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you sincalide before you have your medical test done. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins.