Viokace
Viokace 100 Tablets
What is Viokace?
**Viokace** is a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy primarily used to treat patients with pancreatic insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis or pancreatectomy. It contains pancrelipase, a combination of lipase, protease, and amylase, which aids in the digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in individuals who cannot produce sufficient amounts of these enzymes naturally. Viokace is unique among pancreatic enzyme products in that it is administered in combination with a proton pump inhibitor to improve efficacy.Side Effects
- Swelling in your feet or lower legs
- Severe stomach pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- Joint pain
Warnings
- This medicine is made from the pancreas of pigs. The risk of getting a virus from medicines made of pig organs has been greatly reduced in recent years. This is the result of required testing for certain viruses and testing during the making of these medicines. Although the risk is low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.
- Tell your doctor if you are lactose intolerant. Viokace„¢ tablets contain lactose, which can make this condition worse.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Fibrosing colonopathy (serious bowel disorder)High uric acid levels
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, gout, high uric acid in the blood or urine (hyperuricemia or hyperuricosuria), severe pancreas disease, or bowel problems. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing capsules or a history of problems with blood sugar levels.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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- Swelling in your feet or lower legs
- Severe stomach pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- Joint pain
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- This medicine is made from the pancreas of pigs. The risk of getting a virus from medicines made of pig organs has been greatly reduced in recent years. This is the result of required testing for certain viruses and testing during the making of these medicines. Although the risk is low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.
- Tell your doctor if you are lactose intolerant. Viokace„¢ tablets contain lactose, which can make this condition worse.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Fibrosing colonopathy (serious bowel disorder)High uric acid levels
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, gout, high uric acid in the blood or urine (hyperuricemia or hyperuricosuria), severe pancreas disease, or bowel problems. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing capsules or a history of problems with blood sugar levels.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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Viokace 100 Tablets
What is Viokace ?
**Viokace** is a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy primarily used to treat patients with pancreatic insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis or pancreatectomy. It contains pancrelipase, a combination of lipase, protease, and amylase, which aids in the digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in individuals who cannot produce sufficient amounts of these enzymes naturally. Viokace is unique among pancreatic enzyme products in that it is administered in combination with a proton pump inhibitor to improve efficacy.
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