Human secretin is a man-made hormone that is like the natural secretin made in your small intestine. Human secretin is used to

· help your pancreas release secretions, including bicarbonate, to aid in the diagnosis of a pancreases problem called pancreatic exocrine dysfunction

· help your stomach release a hormone called gastrin to aid in the diagnosis of a tumor in your (gastrinoma) in your pancreas or small intestine

· help your pancreas release secretions to help show certain areas of your intestine during a special x-ray test called an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Warnings with Human Secretin:

Human secretin may cause an allergic reaction. You should get a test dose of Human secretin to check for an allergic reaction before the full dose is given. A test dose is especially important if you have allergies or asthma.

General Precautions with Human secretin:

Human secretin may not work as well if you:

· have had a an operation called a vagotomy to lower the amount of acid in your stomach

· are taking certain medicines called anticholinergics

· have inflammatory bowel disease

People who have alcoholic or other liver disease may have a stronger reaction than others may to Human secretin.