Sincalide may be used to stimulate gallbladder contraction, as may be assessed by contrast agent cholecystography or ultrasonography, or to obtain by duodenal aspiration a sample of concentrated bile for analysis of cholesterol, bile salts, phospholipids, and crystals.
Sincalide is used to stimulate gallbladder contractions, which can be evaluated through imaging techniques like cholecystography or ultrasonography. It can also be used to obtain a sample of concentrated bile for analysis of cholesterol, bile salts, phospholipids, and crystals from the duodenum.