Pancrelipase



Pancrelipase





(pan kre ly’ pase)

Creon Delayed-Release CapsulesDNC, Pancreaze Delayed-Release CapsulesDNC, PertyzeDNC, UltresaDNC, ViokaceDNC

PREGNANCY CATEGORY C


Drug Class

Digestive enzyme


Therapeutic Actions

Replacement of pancreatic enzymes: Helps to digest and absorb fat, proteins, and carbohydrates.


Indications



  • Replacement therapy in patients with deficient exocrine pancreatic secretions, cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, postpancreatectomy, ductal obstructions, pancreatic insufficiency, steatorrhea or malabsorption syndrome, and postgastrectomy


  • Presumptive test for pancreatic function



Available Forms

DR capsulesDNC—3,000, 4,200, 5,000, 6,000, 8,000, 10,500, 12,000, 13,800, 16,000, 16,800, 20,700, 21,000, 23,000, 24,000; tabletsDNC—10,440, 12,880

Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Pancrelipase

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