Chronic Pancreatitis Medications
Definition of Chronic Pancreatitis: Chronic pancreatitis involves persistent inflammation of the pancreas -- an elongated, tapered gland that is located behind the stomach and secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.
Drugs associated with Chronic Pancreatitis
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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Study Links Smoking to Increased Risk of Pancreatitis
MONDAY, March 23 -- Smoking may increase your risk of pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas that causes abdominal pain.
It's believed that gallstone disease and excess alcohol consumption can cause pancreatitis. Smoking is a suspected cause of...
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