Chymotrypsin Alfa Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Chymotrypsin Alfa, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Chymotrypsin Alfa brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Chymotrypsin Alfa

Pronunciation : chy·mo·tryp·sin AL fa

ICD Code : Y53.5 Therapeutic Classification : Digestive Enzymes

Brand Names or Trade Names of Chymotrypsin Alfa

India :

Decsir Forte (10000 iu) | Alfapsin (100000 iu)

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International :

Catarase

Why is Chymotrypsin Alfa Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anti-inflammatory enzyme, prescribed for abscesses, ulcers, surgery, or traumatic injuries and enzymatic zonulysis for intracapsular lens extraction. It helps in breakdown of proteins and polypeptides.

When should Chymotrypsin Alfa not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver, kidney impairment, peptic ulcer, high vitreous pressure, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Chymotrypsin Alfa?

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 1 to 2 lakh units USP, four times per day for 10 days.
Ophthalmic: IM- The recommended dose is 1-2 mL of a 1:5,000 diluted solution.

How should Chymotrypsin Alfa be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Chymotrypsin Alfa?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood clot problem, severe liver or kidney disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.