Pancrelipase amylase, Pancrelipase lipase and Pancrelipase protease

ZENPEP ® is indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in adult and pediatric patients.

Pancreatic enzyme products contain a mixture of lipases, proteases, and amylases that catalyze the hydrolysis of fats to monoglycerides, glycerol, and free fatty acids, protein into peptides and amino acids, and starch into dextrins and short chain sugars such as maltose and maltriose in the duodenum and proximal small intestine, thereby acting like digestive enzymes physiologically secreted by the pancreas.

Important Dosing Information. ZENPEP is a mixture of enzymes including lipases, proteases, and amylases and dosing is based on lipase units. Dosing scheme based on actual body weight or fat ingestion. Individualize the dosage based on clinical symptoms, the degree of steatorrhea present, and the fat content of the diet. Do not exceed 2,500 lipase units/kg/meal, 10,000 lipase units/kg/day, or 4,000 lipase units/g fat ingested/day in adult and pediatric patients greater than 12 months of age without further investigation. The total daily dosage in adult and pediatric patients greater than 12 months of age should reflect approximately three meals plus two or three snacks per day. With each snack, administer approximately half the prescribed dose for a meal. Do not substitute other pancreatic enzyme products for ZENPEP.

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Fibrosing Colonopathy: Associated with high doses, usually over prolonged use and in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis. Colonic stricture reported in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age with dosages exceeding 6,000 lipase units/kg/meal. Monitor during treatment for progression of preexisting disease. Do not exceed the recommended dosage, unless clinically indicated. Irritation of the Oral Mucosa: May occur due to loss of protective enteric coating on the capsule contents. Hyperuricemia: Reported with high dosages, consider monitoring blood uric acid levels in patients with gout, renal impairment, or hyperuricemia. Risk of Viral Transmission: The presence of porcine viruses that might infect humans cannot be definitely excluded. Hypersensitivity Reactions: Monitor patients with known reactions to proteins of porcine origin.

The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Fibrosing Colonopathy Irritation of the Oral Mucosa Hyperuricemia Risk of Viral Transmission Hypersensitivity Reactions Most common adverse reactions (≥6%) are: headache, contusion, cough, and early satiety.

Store at room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) and protect from moisture. Brief excursions permitted to 15°C to 40°C (59°F to104°F) for 24 hours. Store at up to 30°C (86°F) for up to 6 months and protect from moisture. Brief excursions permitted to 15°C to 40°C (59°F to 104°F) for up to 30 days. After opening, keep bottle tightly closed between uses to protect from moisture. Protect from moisture.