Topidex and Zenpep

• Generic Name: dexamethasone
• Dosage Forms: surgical combo kit
• Other Brand Names: Baycadron, Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Dexamethasone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as allergic disorders and skin conditions.

Dexamethasone is also used to treat ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and breathing disorders.

Dexamethasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pancrelipase
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Creon, Pancreaze, Pertzye, Viokace, Zenpep, Ultresa, Cotazym, Viokase, Zymase, Pancrease MT 4, Pancrease MT 16, Protilase, Panase, Ku-Zyme HP, Cotazym-S, Creon 10, Creon 20, Ultrase MT 20, Protilase MT-16, Creon 5, Pancrease, Pancrease MT 10, Vio-Moore, Panokase, Ilozyme, Pancrease MT 20, Ultrase, Ultrase MT 12, Pancron D/R, Encron-10, Ultrase MT 18, Arco-Lase, Lipram, Pancrecarb MS-8, Pancrecarb MS-4, Lipram-UL 18, Lipram-CR20, Lipram-UL 12, Lipram-UL 20, Viokase 16, Pancreatil-UL 12, Pangestyme CN 10, Pangestyme CN 20, Pangestyme MT 16, Pangestyme UL 18, Pangestyme EC, Kutrase, Ku-Zyme, Lipram-CR, Plaretase, Viokase 8, Lipram-CR5, Lapase, Dygase, Pancrecarb MS-16, Pangestyme UL 20, Panocaps, Panocaps MT 16, Lipram-CR10, Palcaps 10, Lipram-PN10, Lipram-PN16, Lipram-PN20, Panokase 16

Zenpep (pancrelipase) contains a combination of three enzymes (proteins): lipase, protease, and amylase. These enzymes are normally produced by the pancreas and are important in the digestion of fats, proteins, and sugars.

Zenpep is used to replace these enzymes when the body does not have enough of its own. Certain medical conditions can cause this lack of enzymes, including cystic fibrosis, chronic inflammation of the pancreas, or blockage of the pancreatic ducts.

Zenpep may also be used following surgical removal of the pancreas.