Enzyme
pancrelipase
Effect:
Pancreatic Enzymatic Replacement
May Treat:
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to pancrelipase:
  • A preparation of hog pancreatic enzymes standardized for lipase content.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A standardized enzyme concentrate containing the pancreatic enzymes, lipase, protease and amylase used in enzyme substitution therapy. Lipase, protease and amylase break down fat, protein, and starches, respectively in the small intestine, thereby promoting digestion. Pancrelipase is used to reduce malabsorption when the pancreas is unable to secrete sufficient amounts of these enzymes.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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