| Drug Name: | Lipase |
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| Drug Class: | Enzyme |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Lipase is an enzyme that helps in the digestion and breakdown of dietary fats. |
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| Use: | - Supplemental therapy for individuals with pancreatic insufficiency
- Treatment of malabsorption syndromes
- Adjunctive therapy for cystic fibrosis
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| Side Effects: | - Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to lipase or any component of the formulation
- Acute pancreatitis
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| Specialty: | - Gastroenterology
- Nutrition
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