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ThPP IDTh1071
Therapeutic Peptide/Protein NamePancrelipase
SequencePancreatic alpha amylase: QYSPNTQQGRTSIVHLFEWRWVDI view full sequnce in fasta
Functional ClassificationIa
Molecular Weight131125.6
Chemical FormulaC5850H8902N1606O1739S49
Isoelectric Point6.44
HydrophobicityN.A.
Melting Point (℃)48-50
Half LifePancrelipase is not significantly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and acts locally, so ther
DescriptionPancrelipase is an enzyme mixture isolated from porcine or bovine pancreas, sometimes called pancreatin. It contains 3 enzymes: amylase, lipase, and a protease (chymotrypsin). Pancrelipase is marketed under several brand names such as Ultresa and Viokace.
Indication/DiseaseFor treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis (Ultresa), chronic pancreatitis (Viokace in combination with a proton pump inhibitor), and pancreatectomy (Viokace in combination with a proton pump inhibitor)
PharmacodynamicsUsed in the treatment of cystic fibrosis or pancreatic dysfunction, pancrelipase helps improve fat digestion in the small intestine. Specifically, the lipase, protease and amylase components break down fat, protein, and starches, respectively, in the small intestine. Lipase hydrolyzes fats into glycerol and fatty acids. Protease converts proteins into proteoses and derived substances, while amylase converts starches into dextrins and sugars. Pancreatic enzymes are used to correct maldigestion, malabsorption and pain associated with pancreatic insufficiency. The major maldigestion/malabsorption problems arise from incomplete fat digestion. Exogenous pancrelipase reduces the amount of nitrogen and fat excreted in the stool.
Mechanism of ActionThe lipase, protease and amylase components of pancrelipase break down fat, protein, and starches, respectively, in the small intestine. Lipase hydrolyzes fats into glycerol and fatty acids. Protease converts proteins into proteoses and derived substances, while amylase converts starches into dextrins and sugars.
ToxicityOverdose symptoms may include diarrhea or stomach upset. The most common adverse reactions seen are ear, neck, and abdominal pain; headache, nasal congestion, and beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
MetabolismPancrelipase acts locally, so there is minimal metabolism.
AbsorptionPancrelipase is not significantly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Volume of DistributionN.A.
ClearancePancrelipase is not significantly absorbed, so there is minimal clearance from the body.
CategoriesGastrointestinal Agents and Enzyme Replacement Agents
Patents NumberN.A.
Date of IssueN.A.
Date of ExpiryN.A.
Drug InteractionIf pancrelipase and iron salts are used in combination then monitor therapy. Pancrelipase may decrease the absorption of iron salts except for ferumoxytol, iron dextran complex, and iron sucrose
TargetN.A.
Information of corresponding available drug in the market
Brand NamePancrecarb
CompanyDigestive care US, Inc.
Brand DiscriptionPANCRECARB (pancrelipase) contain buffered pancreatic enzymes: lipase,amylase and protease, isolated and concentrated from porcine pancreatic glands. The enzyme containing microspheres are coated with a pH sensitive enteric-coating to provide protection against gastric inactivation of the buffer-stabilized enzymes during gastric passage.
Prescribed forPANCRECARB (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules, Buffered andEnteric-Coated Microspheres are indicated for patients with exocrinepancreatic enzyme insufficiency such as: cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitisdue to alcohol use or other causes, post-pancreatectomy and post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery 
Chemical NameN.A.
Formulationit is formulated as Delayed-Release Capsules, Buffered and Enteric-Coated Microspheres.It contains Lipase :4000 to 8000 U.S.P. units, Amylase: 25000 to 40000 U.S.P. units, Protease: 25000 to 45000 U.S.P. units.nactive ingredients include sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, cellulose acetate phthalate, diethyl phthalate, gelatin, sodium carboxymethyl starch, polyvinylpyrrolidone, talc, ursodiol, and other trace ingredients.
Physcial AppearnceDelayed-Release Capsules, Buffered and Enteric-Coated Microspheres.
Route of AdministrationOral route
Recommended DosageDosage should be individualized and adjusted according to fat intake, severity of steatorrhea and the severity of the exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Begin therapy with one or two capsules with meals or snacks and adjust dosage according to symptoms.
ContraindicationPANCRECARB (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules, Buffered andEnteric-Coated Microspheres are contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to pork protein or any other ingredient of this product.
Side EffectsThe most frequently reported adverse reactions to pancrelipase-containing products are gastrointestinal in nature, which may include nausea, vomiting, bloating, cramping, constipation or diarrhea. Less frequently, allergic-type reactions have also been observed. Extremely high doses of exogenouspancreatic enzymes have been reported to be associated with hyperuricosuria and hyperuricemia. High strength pancrelipase preparation (i.e., those labeled as containing more than 20,000 lipase units per capsule) has been associated with colonic strictures.
Useful Linkhttp://www.rxlist.com/pancrecarb-drug.htm
PubMed ID28099252, 27560634, 26748629, 26726093, 26709820, 26495784, 26495776, 26150571, 26036459
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