Indications
Zymet Pro is used to treat chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis (mucoviscidosis), and steatorrhea. It is also used following partial or complete pancreatectomy and following total gastrectomy, as well as for somatostatinoma, celiac disease, and other conditions associated with pancreatic insufficiency.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Pancreatin is an extract from mammalian pancreas that contains enzymes with Amylase, Protease and Lipase activity. The preparation breaks down in the alkaline medium of the duodenum, and that is where it releases its active enzyme components (Amylase, Protease and Lipase).
Amylase hydrolyzes dietary starch to yield maltose, maltoriose and a-dextrin. Protease cleaves peptide bonds in the center of proteins and polypeptides, forming amino acids and oligopeptides. Lipase hydrolyzes dietary triglycerides, forming two molecules of fatty acid and a molecule of beta-monoglyceride.
Pancreatin converts not less than 25 times its weight of starch into soluble carbohydrates, and not less than 25 times its weight of casein into proteoses, within 5 mins (equivalent to 150 times in 30 mins).
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pancreatin is best avoided during pregnancy unless there is a clear medical need. Whether it passes into breast milk isn't known, but since many medicines do, it's sensible to be cautious if taking Pancreatin while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.