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pancreatic enzyme

Secreted enzymes of pancreatic exocrine function. Classification: - pancreatic enzymes include: - amylase - lipase - trypsin - chymotrypsin - elastase Pharmacology: - pancreatic enzymes for enzyme replacement therapy contain the active ingredient pancrelipase, a mixture of amylase, lipase, & proteases (trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase)

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amylase/lipase/protease; amylase/endopeptidase/lipase; pancrelipase (Viokase, Pancrease, Cotazym-S, Ku-Zyme, Creon-10, Ultrase-MT, Ultresa, Viokace, Pancrecarb, Zypatt, Zenpep)

References

  1. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry, 2nd ed. Burtis CA & Ashwood ER (eds), WB Saunders Co, Philadelphia PA, 1993, pg 1592-1596
  2. Prescriber's Letter 17(10): 2010 Approved Pancreatic Enzyme Products Detail-Document#: 261009 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com