pancreatin
Porcine digestive supplement
Pancreatin is a mixture of digestive enzymes extracted from pig or cow pancreas, used as a medication to treat pancreatic insufficiency—when the body doesn't produce enough of its own digestive enzymes.
It helps break down fats, proteins, and starches: The doctor prescribed pancreatin supplements after her surgery.
Reaction-speeding proteins
- lipaseFat-dissolving enzyme
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- amylaseStarch-digesting enzyme
- trypsinPancreatic digestive protease
hydrolysis · substrate · catalysis · pH · activation · zymogen · peptidase · nuclease
Legendary Theban king
- microspheresMinute spherical particles
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
Failed intestinal nutrient uptake
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- nutrient deficiencyInsufficient vital substances
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
Promotes food breakdown
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- dietary supplementOral product adding nutrition
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- dyspepsiaImpaired digestion causing discomfort
enzymes
Reaction-speeding proteins
trypsin · hydrolysis · substrate · catalysis · pH · activation · zymogen · peptidase · nuclease · cofactor
Creon
Legendary Theban king
- microspheresMinute spherical particles
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
prescription · bioequivalence · titration · mealtimes · snacks
malabsorption
Failed intestinal nutrient uptake
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- nutrient deficiencyInsufficient vital substances
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
digestive aid
Promotes food breakdown
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- dietary supplementOral product adding nutrition
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- pancreatic juiceDigestive enzymes from organ behind stomach
- pancreatic cancerMalignancy of insulin-producing organ