Tymtran

Tymtran - General Information

Caerulein is a specific decapeptide similar in action and composition to the natural gastrointestinal peptide hormone cholecystokinin. It stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion; and certain smooth muscle.

Pharmacology of Tymtran

Caerulein is a specific decapeptide similar in action and composition to the natural gastrointestinal peptide hormone cholecystokinin. It stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion; and certain smooth muscle.

Additional information about Tymtran

Tymtran Indication: Used in paralytic ileus and as diagnostic aid in pancreatic malfunction.
Mechanism Of Action: Caerulein acts according to its similarity to the natural gastrointestinal peptide hormone cholecystokinin. Cholecystokinin is a peptide hormone of the gastrointestinal system responsible for stimulating the digestion of fat and protein. Cholecystokinin is secreted by the duodenum, the first segment of the small intestine, and causes the release of digestive enzymes and bile from the pancreas and gall bladder, respectively. It also acts as a hunger suppresant. Cholecystokinin is secreted by the duodenum when fat- or protein-rich chyme leaves the stomach and enters the duodenum. The hormone acts on the pancreas to stimulate the secretion of the enzymes lipase, amylase, trypsin, and chymotrypsin. Together these pancreatic enzymes catalyze the digestion of fat and protein. Cholecystokinin also stimulates both the contraction of the gall bladder, and the relaxtion of the Sphincter of Oddi (Glisson's Sphinctor), which delivers, (not secretes) bile into the small intestine. Bile salts serve to emulsify fats, thereby increasing the effectiveness with which enzymes can digest them.
Drug Interactions: Not Available
Food Interactions: Not Available
Generic Name: Ceruletide
Synonyms: Not Available
Drug Category: Diagnostic aids
Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved

Other Brand Names containing Ceruletide: Tymtran;
Absorption: Absorbed following intravenous administration.
Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available
Protein Binding: Not Available
Biotransformation: Not Available
Half Life: Not Available
Dosage Forms of Tymtran: Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name: (3S)-4-[[(2S)-1-amino-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-3-[[(2R)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-sulfooxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxybutanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoyl]amino]hexanoyl]amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid
Chemical Formula: C45H57N9O14S
Ceruletide on Wikipedia: Not Available
Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals