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Background
Epidemiology
Anatomy
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Genetics
Prognostic Factors
Clinical History
Physical Examination
Age group
Associated comorbidity
Associated activity
Acuity of presentation
Differential Diagnoses
Laboratory Studies
Imaging Studies
Procedures
Histologic Findings
Staging
Treatment Paradigm
by Stage
by Modality
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Surgical Interventions
Hormone Therapy
Immunotherapy
Hyperthermia
Photodynamic Therapy
Stem Cell Transplant
Targeted Therapy
Palliative Care
Medication
Start with 500 lipase units/kg Orally per meal and titrate up to 2500 units/kg/meal depending on response; do not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily or less than 4000 lipase units/gms fat intake daily.
Take Snacks along with 50% of the meal dosage.
High-dose Creon: For chronic pancreatitis and pancreatectomy, adults got a dosage of 72,000 lipase units/meal, whereas consuming a minimum of 100 g of fat daily in one clinical trial mentioned in prescribing information; lower starting dosages (i.e., 500 lipase units/kg daily) are consistent along with the Cystic Fibrosis guidelines.
Viokace
Start with 500 lipase units/kg Orally per meal and titrate up to 2500 units/kg/meal depending on response; do not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily or less than 4000 lipase units/gms fat intake daily.
take Snacks along with 50% of the meal dosage.
Viokace should be taken with a Proton pump inhibitors
Creon/Zenpep
below 12 months: 3,000 lipase units/kg per 120 mL of formula/breast feeding; given before feeding; capsule ingredients should not be combined directly with formula or breast milk.
1 to 3 years: Start with 1,000 lipase units/kg/meal; should not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily (2,500 lipase units/kg/meal) or less than 4000 lipases units/gms fat consumed daily.
above 4 years: Start with 500 lipase units/kg/meal; should not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily (2500 lipase units/kg/meal) or less than 4000 lipases units/gms fat consumed daily.
Pancreaze
Below 12 months: 2000 to 4000 lipase units/kg per 120 mL of formula/breast feeding; given before feeding; capsule ingredients should not be combined directly with formula or breast milk.
1 to 3 years: Start with 1,000 lipase units/kg/meal; should not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily (2,500 lipase units/kg/meal) or less than 4000 lipases units/gms fat consumed daily.
above 4 years: Start with 500 lipase units/kg/meal; should not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily (2500 lipase units/kg/meal) or less than 4000 lipases units/gms fat consumed daily.
Should not exceed 10,000-unit lipase/kg daily or less than 4,000 lipase units/gms fat consumed daily.
Pertzye
Below 12 months: 4000 lipase units/kg per 120 mL of formula/breast feeding; given before feeding; capsule ingredients should not be combined directly with formula or breast milk.
1 to 4 years and weight above 8 kg: Start with 1,000 lipase units/kg/meal; should not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily (2,500 lipase units/kg/meal) or less than 4000 lipases units/gms fat consumed daily.
Above 4 years and weight above 16 kg: Start with 500 lipase units/kg/meal; should not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily (2500 lipase units/kg/meal) or less than 4000 lipases units/gms fat consumed daily.
Ultresa
1to 4 years and weight above 14 kg: Start with 1,000 lipase units/kg/meal; should not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily (2,500 lipase units/kg/meal) or less than 4000 lipases units/gms fat consumed daily.
Above 4 years and weight above 28 kg: Start with 500 lipase units/kg/meal; should not exceed 10,000 lipase units/kg daily (2500 lipase units/kg/meal) or less than 4000 lipases units/gms fat consumed daily.
Viokace
Safety & effectiveness were not established
Recommendations from Consensus Report of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Infants below 2 years is 2000 to 5000 lipase units per 120 mL feeding; as the infant grows, adjust the dose should not exceed 2500 lipase units/kg while feeding (or 10,000 lipase units/kg daily)
In general, daily requirement dose is 500-4000 lipase units/gms of fat are necessary
Future Trends
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