Creon 5 (Pancrelipase Delayed-Release Minimicrospheres) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Pancreatitis facts*

*Pancreatitis facts Medically Edited by: Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, the organ that secretes digestive enzymes into the gastrointestinal tract; it also synthesizes and secretes insulin and glucagon.
Pancreatitis may be caused by gallstones (by blocking the pancreatic duct outlet), chronic alcohol use, trauma, medications, infections, tumors, and genetic abnormalities.
Acute pancreatitis with upper abdominal pain that is often severe and constant over several days, and may be accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, and abdominal swelling; severe cases can develop dehydration, low blood pressure, shock, organ failure, and death.
Acute pancreatitis is diagnosed preliminarily by the patient's history, physical exam and the levels of amylase and lipase in the blood (elevated in pancreatitis patients); other t...

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Creon 5 Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Creon 5 Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

CREON 5 (pancrelipase delayed-release minimicrospheres) Capsules are indicated for patients with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency as is often associated with:

cystic fibrosis
chronic pancreatitis
post-pancreatectomy
post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery (e.g., Billroth II gastroenterostomy)
ductal obstruction from neoplasm (e.g., of the pancreas or common bile duct)

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What is Creon 5 Prescribing Information?

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Creon 5 Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may include:

nausea or vomiting;
stomach pain or upset;
diarrhea or constipation;
greasy stools;
rectal irritation; or
bloating or gas.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-108...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Creon 5 Consumer Information: Uses

This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (e.g., chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery).

HOW TO USE: Some brands of this medication have a Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist. If one is available, read the Medication Guide before your start taking th...

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