Drug details

Ultresa (pancrelipase)

type of Pancreatic/Digestive Enzymes

Ultresa (pancrelipase) is a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (a combination of three different enzymes) used in people with cystic fibrosis and certain other conditions to help the body absorb essential vitamins and nutrients. Ultresa is not available as a generic.

The drug is often used to treat Cystic fibrosis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• vomiting,
• joint pain or swelling,
• constipation
• bloating,
• diarrhea, and
• severe or unusual stomach pain,

The following drugs are related to Ultresa, either as a replacement or used together:

• Zithromax Injection (azithromycin)
• Zithromax (azithromycin)
• Zmax (azithromycin)
• Pulmozyme (dornase alfa)
• Motrin (ibuprofen)
• Tobi (tobramycin)
• TOBI Podhaler (tobramycin inhalation powder)