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Viokace Information

Viokace (Pancreatic Enzymes (Lipase, Protease, Amylase)) treats adults who cannot digest food normally. The drug is also used with a proton pump inhibitor to treat adults with chronic pancreatitis and pancreatectomy. Chronic pancreatitis is when the pancreas becomes inflamed over a long period. The pancreas is an organ that helps digest food and make hormones. Pancreatectomy is a surgery to remove all or part of the pancreas. Digestive enzymes like LIpase, Protease, and Amylase help replace the digestive enzymes the pancreas can no longer produce. These enzymes help break down food so that the body can absorb nutrients.

Viokace Side Effects

The most common side effects of Viokace may include itching, rash, abdominal pain, and nausea. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, such as:
• Increase in blood uric acid levels;
• Mouth irritation;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, breathing difficulties, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat

Viokace Precautions

Do not use Viokace if you are allergic to Pancreatic Enzymes (Lipase, Protease, Amylase) or other ingredients in this medication. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you are allergic to pork products, have a history of intestinal blockage, gout, kidney disease, hyperuricemia, lactose intolerance, swallowing difficulties, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Viokace and other medications, such as warfarin, clopidogrel, methotrexate, miglitol, quinapril, etc. Do not use Viokace if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant without informing your doctor. It is unknown if this drug will harm an unborn baby. Do not use Viokace while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. Pancreatic Enzymes (Lipase, Protease, Amylase) pass into breast milk in small amounts but are not expected to harm a nursing infant.

Do not give this drug to children without talking to your doctor. Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Viokace comes as a tablet. Do not break or chew the medicine. Be careful to make sure that no Viokace is left in your mouth. Crushing, chewing, or holding the Viokace tablets in your mouth may irritate your mouth or change how Viokace works in your body. Always take Viokace with a meal or a snack and enough liquid to swallow Viokace completely. If you eat many meals or snacks daily, be careful not to exceed your total daily dose. Your doctor may change your dose based on the amount of fatty foods you eat or your weight. Store Viokace at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order Viokace?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Viokace.