Pancrelipase
Viokace is a prescription pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) that contains digestive enzymes (lipase, protease, and amylase) derived from porcine pancreas. It is used to help individuals with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency properly digest and absorb fats, proteins, and carbohydrates from food. This medication is typically prescribed for conditions such as cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or following pancreatic surgery.
Viokace is a pancreatic enzyme supplement that helps people with pancreatic insufficiency digest food properly by providing missing digestive enzymes.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1245781
- Generic
- Viokace
- Class
- brand-name
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Viokace is prescribed to treat pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, which can occur due to cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic surgery, or other conditions where the pancreas cannot produce adequate digestive enzymes.
Viokace provides exogenous pancreatic enzymes (lipase to break down fats, protease to break down proteins, and amylase to break down carbohydrates) that supplement or replace the body's natural enzymes, enabling proper nutrient digestion and absorption in the small intestine.
Viokace should be taken with meals and/or snacks as directed by a healthcare provider. The tablets should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed. Dosage is individualized based on weight, diet, and severity of enzyme deficiency. Common side effects may include gastrointestinal symptoms. Patients should follow their healthcare provider's instructions regarding dietary fat intake and enzyme dosing.
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