pancreatic enzyme

Introduction

Secreted enzymes of pancreatic exocrine function.

Classification

• pancreatic enzymes include:
  • amylase
  • lipase
  • trypsin
  • chymotrypsin
  • elastase

Pharmacology

• pancreatic enzymes for enzyme replacement therapy contain the active ingredient pancrelipase, a mixture of amylase, lipase, & proteases (trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase)

Additional terms

• amylase/lipase/protease; amylase/endopeptidase/lipase; pancrelipase (Viokase, Pancrease, Cotazym-S, Ku-Zyme, Creon-10, Ultrase-MT, Ultresa, Viokace, Pancrecarb, Zypatt, Zenpep)