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Digestive Enzyme

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Overview
Xermelo is used to treat carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in combination with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy in adults inadequately controlled by SSA therapy. Xermelo is taken three times a day. Carcinoid syndrome diarrhea is a rare condition that occurs when neuroendocrine tumors release excessive serotonin into the bloodstream. This excess serotonin overstimulates the digestive tract, causing rapid intestinal movement, poor water and electrolyte absorption, and frequent, watery bowel movements. Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) gained FDA approval on February 28, 2017. There is no generic.
Indications
Xermelo is used to treat carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in combination with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy in adults inadequately controlled by SSA therapy. Xermelo is taken three times a day. Carcinoid syndrome diarrhea is a rare condition that occurs when neuroendocrine tumors release excessive serotonin into the bloodstream. This excess serotonin overstimulates the digestive tract, causing rapid intestinal movement, poor water and electrolyte absorption, and frequent, watery bowel movements. Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) gained FDA approval on February 28, 2017. There is no generic.
Contraindications
Do not take Xermelo if you are allergic to telotristat ethyl, Xermelo, or any inactive ingredients in the tablets. Before taking Xermelo , tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you have: Liver disease or a history of liver problems Any drug allergies Constipation Plans to become pregnant or are pregnant. It is not known if Xermelo will affect an unborn baby. Plans to breastfeed or are breastfeeding. It is not known if Xermelo passes into breastmilk. Xermelo is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. It is also not recommended in people with moderate or severe liver impairment.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Digestive Enzyme, which give rise to further complications include Hyperuricemia, Hyperuricosuria. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Digestive Enzyme are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal cramps.
Warnings
Digestive enzyme should be used during pregnancy or lactation only if clearly needed.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
240 to 360 ml (300 (300)) 8 hourly PO — Or 1-2 Caps, with meals
Child Dosage
Oral (As Req. Variable doses based on type of enzyme) —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective. Using Xermelo with medicines that are CYP3A4 substrates (e.g., midazolam) may decrease their effectiveness. Other drugs may affect Xermelo, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about other medicines you take.
Storage
Syp,Caps Store Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Available Brands in Pakistan

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