Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
- Pancreatic enzyme replacement with meals/snacks
- Dose to fat content + symptoms
- Take enzymes throughout the meal
- Add acid suppression if response remains inadequate
- Replace fat-soluble vitamins when deficient
- Treat underlying pancreatitis/CF/pancreatic disease
Use at a glance
- Pancreatic enzyme replacement with meals/snacks
Practical pearls
- Dose to fat content + symptoms
- Take enzymes throughout the meal
- Treat underlying pancreatitis/CF/pancreatic disease
Choosing treatment
- Add acid suppression if response remains inadequate
Treatment selection
- Replace fat-soluble vitamins when deficient
Self-check
- What treatment should be taken with meals/snacks in Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency?
Pancreatic enzyme replacement.
- What should be treated in Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency?
underlying pancreatitis/CF/pancreatic disease.
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