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Creon
Indication
pancreatic insufficiency, ductal obstruction
Action
replacement of pancreatic enzymes: lipase, amylase, protease
Therapeutic Class
digestive agent
Pharmacologic Class
pancreatic enzyme
Nursing Considerations
• contraindicated with pig products allergy • can cause shortness of breath, nausea, diarrhea, rash • assess nutritional status • monitor for steatorrhea • may increase uric acid levels • instruct patient to follow diet • take with meals and snacks
