KINEVAC (sincalide)


Drug overview for KINEVAC (sincalide):

Generic name: SINCALIDE
Drug class:
Therapeutic class: Diagnostic Agents

Sincalide, the synthetic C-terminal octapeptide of the hormone cholecystokinin (cholecystokinin-pancreozymin, pancreozymin), causes gallbladder contraction resulting in reduction of gallbladder size and in evacuation of bile.

No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
DRUG IMAGES
  • KINEVAC 5 MCG VIAL
    KINEVAC 5 MCG VIAL
The following indications for KINEVAC (sincalide) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Acceleration of barium meal transit through the small bowel
Diagnostic aid for biliary tract
Diagnostic test for pancreas function


Professional Synonyms:
Diagnostic test for pancreatic insufficiency