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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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Pharmacy Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Creon (pancrelipase) is a combination of three enzymes: lipase, protease, and amylase, which are normally produced by the pancreas and are important in the digestion of fats, proteins, and sugars. It is used to replace these enzymes in conditions in which the pancreas damaged, including cystic fibrosis, chronic inflammation of the pancreas, or blockage of the pancreatic ducts. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, greasy stools, gas, bloating, or constipation. Creon is taken orally in capsule form.
It is also not known whether pancrelipase can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman, so this drug should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. It is also not known if Creon is excreted in breast milk.
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Creon Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
CREON® (pancrelipase) is indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatectomy, or other conditions.
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Creon 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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Creon 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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