Digestive Enzymes

Question 1

Medications

Answer 1

• Saliva substitute

- Pancrelipase

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

• Saliva substitutes: contains electrolytes and carboxymethylcellulose to act as a thickening agent in dry mouth conditions
• Pancreatic enzymes: Replacement enzymes that help aid digestion and absorption of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

-Replacement therapy

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

-Allergy

Question 5

Caution

Answer 5

• Saliva: CHF, HTN, or renal failure

- Pancreatic enzyme: pregnancy/lactation

Question 6

Adverse effects

Answer 6

• Saliva: complications from abnormal electrolytes-increased levels of magnesium, sodium or potassium
• Pancreatic: GI irritation, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea