Pancrelipase

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Creon, Zenpep

Pharmacological Mechanism

Porcine pancreatic enzyme replacement (lipase, amylase, protease mix) — taken with meals in pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer). Enteric-coated minispheres release in alkaline duodenum.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 1h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems