Sincalide (INN) is a cholecystokinetic drug administered by injection to aid in diagnosing disorders of the gallbladder and pancreas. It is the 8-amino acid C-terminal fragment of cholecystokinin, and also known as CCK-8.

Sincalide
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Other names1-De(5-oxo-L-proline)-2-de-L-glutamine-
5-L-methioninecaerulein, 3-[[2-[[2-[[2-[[2-[[2-[(2-amino-3-carboxy-propanoyl)
amino]-3-(4-sulfooxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]-4-
methylsulfanyl-butanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-3-
(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoyl]amino]-4-methylsulfanyl-
butanoyl]amino]-3-[(1-carbamoyl-2-phenyl-ethyl)
carbamoyl]propanoic acid
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Intravenous
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Legal status
  • UK: Available on a named-patient basis
  • US: ℞-only
Identifiers
  • α-aspartyl-O-sulfotyrosylmethionylglycyltryptophylmethionyl-α-aspartylphenylalaninamide
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC49H62N10O16S3
Molar mass1143.27 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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Common adverse effects following administration include abdominal discomfort and nausea. These effects are more pronounced following rapid infusion.

Clinical Use

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Indications

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Sincalide may be used to stimulate gallbladder contraction, as may be assessed by contrast agent cholecystography or ultrasonography, or to obtain by duodenal aspiration a sample of concentrated bile for analysis of cholesterol, bile salts, phospholipids, and crystals.[1] It can also be used to stimulate pancreatic secretion (especially in conjunction with secretin) prior to obtaining a duodenal aspirate for analysis of enzyme activity, composition, and cytology. In some instances it is used to accelerate the transit of a barium meal through the small bowel, thereby decreasing the time and-extent of radiation associated with fluoroscopy and x-ray examination of the intestinal tract.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Ziessman HA (September 2019). "Sincalide: A Review of Clinical Utility, Proper Infusion Methodology, and Alternative Cholecystogogues". Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology. 47 (3): 210–212. doi:10.2967/jnmt.119.226019. PMID 31019045. S2CID 131775567.
  2. ^ Kinevac Package Insert
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