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Pancrelipase lipase

Generic Name
Pancrelipase lipase
Brand Names
Cotazym, Creon, Pancrease MT, Pancreaze, Pertzye, Viokace, Zenpep
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
9001-62-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
8MYC33932O

Overview

Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases, and proteases. These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. The pancrelipase lipase is an enzyme secreted by the pancreas that is responsible for the hydrolysis of dietary fat molecules in the human digestive system. The pancrelipase mixture, including pancrelipase lipase, was developed by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc and FDA approved on April 12, 2010.

Background

Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases, and proteases. These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. The pancrelipase lipase is an enzyme secreted by the pancreas that is responsible for the hydrolysis of dietary fat molecules in the human digestive system. The pancrelipase mixture, including pancrelipase lipase, was developed by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc and FDA approved on April 12, 2010.

Indication

Please refer to Pancrelipase.

Associated Conditions

  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
  • Pancreatic Insufficiency

FDA Approved Products

Zenpep
Manufacturer:Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:60000 [USP'U] in 1 1
Approved: 2023/10/27
NDC:73562-117
Zenpep
Manufacturer:Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:15000 [USP'U] in 1 1
Approved: 2023/10/27
NDC:73562-111
ZENPEP
Manufacturer:Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:10000 [USP'U] in 1 1
Approved: 2014/09/15
NDC:54868-6435
Creon
Manufacturer:Atlantic Biologicals Corps
Route:ORAL
Strength:12000 [USP'U] in 1 1
Approved: 2012/01/27
NDC:17856-1212
Creon
Manufacturer:AbbVie Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:36000 [USP'U] in 1 1
Approved: 2024/03/06
NDC:0032-3016

Singapore Approved Products

ENZYPLEX TABLET
Manufacturer:PT MEDIFARMA LABORATORIES INC
Form:ENTERIC COATED TABLET
Strength:240 u
Online:Yes
Approved: 1991/05/03
Approval:SIN06211P

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