Pentagastrin
Brand names,
Pentagastrin
Analogs
Pentagastrin
Brand Names Mixture
Pentagastrin
Chemical_Formula
C37H49N7O9S
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RX_link
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Pentagastrin
Molecular Weight
767.893 g/mol
Pentagastrin
Melting Point
229 oC
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H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Pentagastrin
State
Solid
Pentagastrin
LogP
1.358
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Dosage Forms
Liquid
Pentagastrin
Indication
Used as a diagnostic aid for evaluation of gastric acid secretory function
Pentagastrin
Pharmacology
Pentagastrin is indicated as a diagnostic aid for evaluation of gastric acid secretory function. It is effective in testing for anacidity (achlorhydria) in patients with suspected pernicious anemia, atrophic gastritis, or gastric carcinoma. It is also effective in determining the reduction in acid output after operations for peptic ulcer, such as vagotomy or gastric resection.
Pentagastrin
Absorption
Rapidly absorbed after parenteral administration.
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side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals