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PERTZYE (pancrelipase (amylase)

Gastrointestinal Approved 2012-05-17

PERTZYE is indicated for the treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.

Source: FDA Label • DIGESTIVE CARE INC

How PERTZYE Works

The medication contains a mixture of lipases, proteases, and amylases that catalyze the hydrolysis of fats, proteins, and starches in the duodenum and proximal small intestine. These enzymes break down fats into monoglycerides and fatty acids, proteins into peptides and amino acids, and starches into dextrins and short-chain sugars. By performing these catalytic actions, the drug mimics the physiological activity of endogenous pancreatic enzymes to aid digestion.

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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
14
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2012-05-17
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE

Companies

Active Ingredient: PANCRELIPASE (AMYLASE , LIPASE , PROTEASE)

PERTZYE Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
28 FDA actions from 2012 to 2024
Feb 2024 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Sep 2022 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Mar 2020 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What PERTZYE Treats

1 indications

PERTZYE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2012. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Source: FDA Label

PERTZYE Competitive Set

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Clinical Trial Registry

1 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT05642962 21-419 Ph 1, Ph 2 active not recruiting Pancrelipase in People With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

PERTZYE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

PERTZYE is indicated for the treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.

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