For the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) due to cystic fibrosis (CF) or other conditions
Reduction in stool weight and frequency
PERTZYE® (pancrelipase) was associated with significantly fewer bowel movements in a 72-hour period1,2
- Mean of 6.1 stools with PERTZYE vs 10.1 with placebo (P<0.001)1,2
- Nearly 40% reduction in stool frequency compared with placebo1,2
- The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) are: diarrhea, dyspepsia, and cough2
PERTZYE was associated with a significantly greater reduction in overall stool weight in a 72-hour period1,2
- Mean of 655.9 g with PERTZYE vs 1308.5 g with placebo (P<0.001)1,2
- Nearly 50% reduction in stool weight compared with placebo1,2
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PERTZYE in 24 patients aged 8 to 43 years with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis. Patients were randomized to receive PERTZYE at individually titrated doses (not to exceed 2,500 lipase units/kg body weight per meal) or matching placebo for 6 to 8 days of treatment, followed by crossover to the alternate treatment for an additional 6 to 8 days.1,2 The efficacy analysis included a total of 21 patients who completed both double-blind treatment periods. The primary efficacy end point was the mean difference in coefficient of fat absorption between PERTZYE and placebo.1 Secondary end points were mean difference in coefficient of nitrogen absorption, stool frequency, and stool weight.1,2
Fibrosing colonopathy is associated with high-dose use of pancreatic enzyme replacement. Exercise caution when doses of PERTZYE exceed 2,500 lipase units/kg body weight per meal (or greater than 10,000 lipase units/kg body weight per day).
To avoid irritation of oral mucosa, do not chew PERTZYE or retain in the mouth.
Hyperuricemia may develop. Consider monitoring uric acid levels in patients with hyperuricemia, gout, or renal impairment.
There is theoretical risk of viral transmission with all pancreatic enzyme products including PERTZYE.
Exercise caution when administering pancrelipase to a patient with a known allergy to proteins of porcine origin.
Most common adverse reactions (≥10%) are: diarrhea, dyspepsia, and cough.
PERTZYE® (pancrelipase) is indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions.
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References: 1. Konstan MW, Accurso FJ, Nasr SZ, Ahrens RC, Graff GR. Efficacy and safety of a unique enteric-coated bicarbonate-buffered pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy in children and adults with cystic fibrosis. Clin Invest. 2013;3(8):723-729. 2. PERTZYE (pancrelipase) Prescribing Information. Digestive Care, Inc., Bethlehem, PA: March 2020.