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Sincalide
Clinical data
Other names1-De(5-oxo-L-proline)-2-de-L-glutamine-
5-L-methioninecaerulein, 3--3-(4-sulfooxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]-4-
methylsulfanyl-butanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-3-
(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoyl]amino]-4-methylsulfanyl-
butanoyl]amino]-3-propanoic acid
Routes of
administration
Intravenous
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
  • US: ℞-only
  • Available on a named-patient basis (UK)
Identifiers
IUPAC name
  • α-aspartyl-O-sulfotyrosylmethionylglycyltryptophylmethionyl-α-aspartylphenylalaninamide
CAS Number
PubChem CID
KEGG
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.042.384 Edit this at Wikidata
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC49H62N10O16S3
Molar mass1143.27 g/mol g·mol

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.

Common adverse effects following administration include abdominal discomfort and nausea. These effects are more pronounced following rapid infusion.

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