What is the indication for ZENPEP?
ZENPEP (pancrelipase) is indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions.
What is ZENPEP prescribed for?
ZENPEP is a prescription medicine for people who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes. ZENPEP may help your body use fats, proteins and sugars from food. ZENPEP contains a mixture of digestive enzymes including lipases, proteases, and amylases from pig pancreas.
When should ZENPEP be taken?
ZENPEP should be taken during meals or snacks, with sufficient fluid. ZENPEP capsules and capsule contents should not be crushed or chewed. Capsules should be swallowed whole.
Is Creon and ZENPEP the same?
“Zenpep is comparable with Creon in efficacy and safety for the treatment of adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis-associated exocrine pancreatic insufficiency,” the study authors wrote in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.
Can you take zenpep on an empty stomach?
Take Zenpep exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Do not switch brands of this medicine without your doctor’s advice. Zenpep should be taken with a meal or snack.
What happens if you stop taking zenpep?
If you stop taking PANCREAZE, the body may be unable to properly digest food. This means you or your child may not get the nutrients needed, and experience unpleasant symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, gas, and painful cramps.
Can you take ZENPEP on an empty stomach?
Will I have to take ZENPEP forever?
Don’t stop taking your medication — even if you feel fine. Although pancreatic enzymes can have some side effects, including abdominal pain, they are safe to take over the long term, says Othman.
What are the 4 pancreatic enzymes?
These are the different enzymes:
- Lipase. This enzyme works together with bile, which your liver produces, to break down fat in your diet.
- Protease. This enzyme breaks down proteins in your diet.
- Amylase. This enzyme helps break down starches into sugar, which your body can use for energy.
What kind of Medicine is ZENPEP for digestion?
Zenpep is a prescription medicine for people who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes. Zenpep may help your body use fats, proteins and sugars from food. Zenpep contains a mixture of digestive enzymes including lipases, proteases, and amylases from pig pancreas.
Why do you need a prescription for ZENPEP?
ZENPEP ® is a prescription medication for people who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes. ZENPEP ® may help your body absorb fats, proteins, and sugars from food.
What are the side effects of ZENPEP for cystic fibrosis?
Zenpep ® is indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions. Zenpep is not interchangeable with other pancrelipase products.
Is it safe to take ZENPEP while pregnant?
It is not known whether Zenpep will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether pancrelipase passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.