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Pertzye (Pancrelipase)
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Product Details
Description
Pertzye is a capsule that contains pancreatic enzymes, including lipase, protease, and amylase. These enzymes naturally occur in the pancreas of healthy individuals. However, some people may need pancreatic enzymes to digest food properly. This drug can be prescribed to people with pancreatic insufficiency, including those with cystic fibrosis.
People with pancreatic insufficiency do not produce enough enzymes to digest their foods properly. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatty stool.
Pertzye works by breaking down fat and other substances in the food to aid with digestion. This drug should be taken with every meal.
Directions
Pertzye dosage is different for everyone. Take this drug exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
The starting dosage is 500 lipase units per kilogram of body weight per meal. The dosage may be increased to a maximum of 2500 lipase units per kilogram of body weight per meal.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in Pertzye are pancreatic enzymes and include lipase, amylase, and protease.
Cautions
Do not take Pertzye if you have an allergy to pork products or cannot have pork products for any reason.
Do not chew or crush capsules when taking them.
Use caution if you have a history of gout.
Side Effects
Common adverse reactions to this drug can include:
- Abdominal pain
- Abnormal stools
- Anemia
- Ascites
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Dyspepsia
- Early satiety
- Epistaxis
- Exacerbation of diabetes mellitus
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Hydrocholecystis
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Lymphadenopathy
- Nasal congestion
- Nasopharyngitis
- Neck pain
- Otalgia
- Peripheral edema
- Pharyngolaryngeal pain
- Pruritus ani
- Renal cyst
- Skin rash
- Streptococcal infection
- Upper abdominal pain
- Viral infection
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
References
Pertzye. Bethlehem, PA: Digestive Care, Inc; 2019.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13619
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