Zenpep

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Digestive and biliary disorders

Zenpep Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Lipase/protease/amylase: 3000Units/10000Units/14000Units, 5000Units/17000Units/24000Units, 10000Units/32000Units/42000Units, 15000Units/47000Units/63000Units, 20000Units/63000Units/84000Units, 25000Units/79000Units/105000Units, 40000Units/126000Units/168000Units; del-rel caps.

Pharmacological Class

Pancreatic enzymes (porcine).

How Supplied

Caps—100

Manufacturer

Zenpep Indications

Indications

Treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis, or other conditions.

Zenpep Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

Start at the lowest recommended dose and increase gradually. Individualize based on clinical symptoms, the degree of steatorrhea present, and the fat content of the diet. Swallow whole; do not crush or chew caps. May mix contents with applesauce or other acidic soft food (pH≤ 4.5); swallow mixture immediately, follow with water or juice; take with meals; do not let any drug remain in mouth. ≤12mos: 3000 lipase units per 120mL of formula or per breastfeeding; give prior to each feeding, do not mix directly. >12mos–<4yrs: initially 1000 lipase units/kg per meal. ≥4yrs: initially 500 lipase units/kg per meal. Max (>12mos): 2500 lipase units/kg per meal (or ≤10000 lipase units/kg/day), or <4000 lipase units/g fat ingested per day. See full labeling.

Zenpep Contraindications

Not Applicable

Zenpep Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Zenpep Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Not interchangeable with other pancrelipase products. Fibrosing colonopathy (with high doses); risk of stricture formation (monitor). Pork allergy. Potential viral transmission. Gout. Renal impairment. Hyperuricemia. Contents irritating to oral mucosa. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Zenpep Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Zenpep Interactions

Not Applicable

Zenpep Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Abdominal pain, flatulence, headache, cough, decreased weight, early satiety, contusion; allergic reactions.

Zenpep Clinical Trials

See Literature

Zenpep Note

Not Applicable

Zenpep Patient Counseling

See Literature