Sincalide

Sincalide helps healthcare professionals diagnose disorders of the gallbladder and the pancreas. May cause stomach pain.

Sincalide Overview

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Sincalide is a prescription medication used to help healthcare professionals diagnose disorders of the gallbladder and the pancreas.  Sincalide belongs to a group of drugs called diagnostic agents. These work by helping to diagnose diseases and disorders.

Sincalide is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) or muscle (IM) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of sincalide include stomach pain and nausea.

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Sincalide Cautionary Labels

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Uses of Sincalide

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Sincalide is a prescription medication used to help healthcare professionals diagnose disorders of the gallbladder and the pancreas.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Sincalide Brand Names

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Sincalide may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Sincalide Drug Class

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Side Effects of Sincalide

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Serious side effects have been reported with sincalide. See the "Drug Precautions" section.

Common side effects of sincalide include stomach pain and nausea.

This is not a complete list of sincalide side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.  You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.