Comparing Pancrelipase vs Zenpep
| Pancrelipase | Zenpep (pancrelipase) |
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| Pancrelipase | Zenpep (pancrelipase) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Cystic Fibrosis. Pancrelipase may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Cystic Fibrosis. Zenpep may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Pancrelipase | More about Zenpep (pancrelipase) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Pancrelipase has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 92 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Zenpep has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Pancrelipase side effects |
View all Zenpep side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Creon, Pancreaze, Pertzye, Viokace, Zenpep | Other pancrelipase brands include: Creon, Pancreaze, Pertzye, Viokace | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 26 drugs are known to interact with Pancrelipase:
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A total of 26 drugs are known to interact with Zenpep:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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