What is Pancrelipase?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Creon Zenpep Creon 24 Show all
Pancrelipase is an enzyme used for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) due to conditions such as cystic fibrosis. It is also used for the treatment of blocked feeding tubes.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pancreatitis | 164 | 14 | |
| Cystic fibrosis | 91 | 8 | |
| Pancreatic insufficiency | 54 | 11 | |
| Support digestive health | 31 | 7 | |
| Hereditary chronic pancreatitis | 24 | 2 | |
| Autoimmune pancreatitis | 3 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 13 | |
| None | 26 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Pancrelipase
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal cramps | 2 | |
| Constipation | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Pancrelipase
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 4 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 3 | |
| 10 years or more | 3 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Pancrelipase after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pancrelipase (Creon) | 2 | |
| Diphenoxylate and Atropine (Lomotil) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Pancrelipase and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pancrelipase (Creon) | 2 |
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