Secretin Human, Synthetic: Uses, Side Effects, and How It Is Given
Secretin Human, Synthetic is a laboratory-made version of a hormone that stimulates the pancreas to release digestive juice. It is used to assess pancreatic function and sometimes before magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) to help show the pancreatic ducts. It is a diagnostic medicine, not a treatment for pancreatic disease.
Secretin Human, Synthetic is given by a healthcare professional as an intravenous diagnostic medicine. Tell your care team about your health conditions and all medicines you use.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 606396
- Generic
- Secretin Human, Synthetic
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- Chirhostim
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- injection
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 31, 2026. · Read our editorial policy