Is there a generic for Pertzye?

Pertzye is a brand-name medication that contains the active drug pancrelipase. It’s not currently available in generic or biosimilar form.

What is Pertzye used for?

It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery).

What is pancrelipase made of?

you should know that pancrelipase is made from the pancreas of pigs.

What is ZENPEP made from?

ZENPEP contains a mixture of digestive enzymes (lipases, proteases, and amylases) from pig pancreas. ZENPEP is safe and effective in children.

What is the cost of Pertzye?

On average, Pertzye is priced at about $1628 for a supply of 300 capsules. You can significantly lower the price of Pertzye by using our free Singlecare coupon card at a local participating pharmacy.

Who makes Pertzye?

“PERTZYE is the first of two FDA approved cystic fibrosis therapies that Cornerstone plans to offer this year.

How do you take Pertzye?

Carefully open 1 or 2 of the PERTZYE capsules, depending on your prescribed dose, by grasping and slightly squeezing both ends of the capsule and then twisting and pulling the capsule apart. Pour the capsule contents onto the food in the clean container. Throw away the empty PERTZYE capsules.

Is there a generic for pancrelipase?

Pancreatic enzyme products are available under the generic name pancrelipase. The primary brand names are Creon, Ultrase and Viokase.

Who manufactures Pertzye?

See full prescribing information for PERTZYE. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Digestive Care Inc. at 1-877-882-5950 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

What are the ingredients in pertzye capsules?

Pertzye capsules contain a mixture of digestive enzymes including lipases, proteases and amylases from pig pancreas. Pertzye is safe and effective in children when taken as prescribed by your doctor.

What is the composition of the enzyme pertzye?

Pertzye is a pancreatic enzyme preparation consisting of pancrelipase, an extract derived from porcine pancreatic glands. Pancrelipase contains multiple enzyme classes, including porcine-derived lipases, proteases, and amylases. Pancrelipase is a beige-white amorphous powder.

What is pertzye?

What is PERTZYE? PERTZYE is a prescription medicine used to treat people who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions. PERTZYE capsules contain a mixture of digestive enzymes including lipases, proteases and amylases from pig pancreas.

How do I take pertzye with food?

If you have trouble swallowing capsules, follow these instructions for taking PERTZYE with food: 1 Place about 2 teaspoons of applesauce, or other food recommended by your doctor,… 2 Carefully open the capsules that you will need for the prescribed dose by grasping… 3 Carefully mix the capsule contents evenly through the food.