Among the multitude of drugs leadingdrugs for digestion. They are indeed present in almost every first-aid kit. In medicine, they are called enzyme preparations to improve digestion. For the assimilation and processing of food substances contained in drugs, the body is produced independently. However, there are cases when the synthesis of enzymes occurs in insufficient volume. This leads to bloating, increased flatulence, heaviness in the stomach. And then it is necessary to take enzyme preparations to improve digestion.
Common causes of violation
Сегодня регуляция пищеварения необходима многим to people. The reasons for the violation of the process may lie in both diseases and in the wrong diet. Doctors identified the main sources that affect the deterioration of digestion:
- Insufficient food processing. The use of raw fish, not roasted meat, sliced.
- Binge eating. Excessive amount of food can not be fully processed by those enzymes that the body secretes.
- Monotonous food. If a person uses only one type of nutrients (for example, sweets-carbohydrates or kebabs-proteins), then there is a lack of necessary enzymes.
- Bad chewing.This pattern can be observed in the case of diseased teeth or unsuccessful prosthetics. The process of splitting food begins in the oral cavity. Therefore, poor-quality chewing initially impairs the process of digesting food.
- Воспалительные недуги ЖКТ.The formation of enzymes in duodenitis, gastritis, colitis, chronic pancreatitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis, cholangitis is markedly reduced. As a result of such pathologies, the formation of substances necessary for the digestion of food is disturbed - bile, hydrochloric acid. Patients are necessarily shown regulation of digestion with the help of enzyme preparations.
- Irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea. In these diseases, the speed of movement of food masses along the path is violated. As a result of this pathology, the enzymes simply do not have time to act on food.
- Ферментопатия.This disease (acquired or congenital) is characterized by an enzyme deficiency. This clinic is typical for the following pathologies: lactase deficiency, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis.
- The use of medicines that can disrupt the intestinal microflora. The use of NSAIDs, cytostatics, antibiotics (especially in the case of long-term treatment) adversely affects the functioning of the digestive tract.
- Surgical intervention. Unpleasant symptoms may occur after cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, colon or small intestine.
- Pregnancy. The developing fetus can squeeze the digestive organs.
Indications for use
Analyzing the causes of digestive disorders, it becomes clear under what pathologies it is advisable to use these drugs.
The use of enzyme preparations is indicated for patients with the following diseases and conditions:
- pathologies of the stomach, such as chronic gastritis, in which secretory function is reduced, after gastrectomy;
- pancreas diseases - chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, after resection of the gland;
- diseases of the liver, gallbladder - chronic hepatitis, cholecystitis, after cholecystectomy;
- intestinal diseases - chronic enterocolitis, enteritis;
- parietal digestion disorder - disaccharidase deficiency, gluten enteropathy, Crohn's disease;
- functional dyspepsia.
Especially necessary are preparations for digestion in patients with chronic pancreatitis, in which the excretory function is impaired, as well as in patients undergoing pancreatic resection.
Drug classification
There are many enzyme drugs on the pharmacological market. Among them are:
- Herbal preparations - “Wobenzym”, “Unienzyme”, “Oraza”, “Pepfiz”.
- Medicines made from pancreatic pigs - Mezim Forte, Pancreatin, Creon, Lycreatis, Penzital.
- Medicines obtained from the gland of large horned animals - Digestal, Festal, Enzistal.
In medicine, enzyme preparations are separated by origin and composition. The classification includes the following groups.
Extracts of the gastric mucosa
The main active ingredient is pepsin. The following drugs belong to this group:
- "Pepsin".
- "Abomin".
- "Pepsidal".
- "Acidin-pepsin".
These drugs compensate for the dysfunction of the gastric mucosa. They are able to break down almost all natural proteins.
Medicines that contain pancreatic enzymes
Such substances are amylase, trypsin, lipase. Preparations containing these components:
- "Mezim-forte."
- Pancitrat.
- "Pancreatin".
- "Triferment".
- "Creon".
These medicines are made from pancreatic pigs or cattle. These drugs perfectly provide digestive activity.
Agents containing pancreatin, components of bile, hemicellulose
We list the enzyme preparations to improve digestion included in this group:
- "Festal".
- "Digestal".
- "Menzim."
- "Kotazim Forte".
- "Panzinorm Forte".
- Enzistal.
- Pankreoflat.
Желчные кислоты стимулируют секрецию pancreas, improve the motility of the intestine, gallbladder. They provide emulsification of fat in the body and contribute to the increase in cholerosis. Plant fiber improves intestinal motility. Simethicone, Dimethicone - the components included in this medicine are defoamers that perfectly relieve meteorism.
Drugs based on herbal enzymes
Such means are:
- "Pepfiz".
- "Unienzyme".
- "Solizim."
- "Oraza".
- Sestal.
Combined Medicines
These are medicines that include plant enzymes and pancreatin. Representative of the group is the drug "Wobenzym".
Drugs that contain disaccharidase
The following medicines belong to this group:
- "Lactraz".
- "Laktaid."
- "Kerulak".
These drugs contain the enzyme β-galactidase. It breaks down the disaccharide lactose.
Medicines for children
Unfortunately, babies are also susceptible todigestion. Almost all of the above enzyme preparations for children are fully suitable. But remember that only a doctor can prescribe a remedy that a baby needs! This varies depending on the age of the dose of the drug and dosage form.
It is advisable to use the drug coated with a special shell. This helps protect it from the action of hydrochloric acid. The absence of the shell reduces the activity of the drug.
Enzyme preparations for children, starting with 3years, are acceptable to receive in pill form or capsules. Such babies are already able to swallow the pill. Younger at an earlier age it is recommended to open the capsule and mix the medicine with milk or other food.
Consider the most popular and effective enzyme preparations to improve digestion.
Medicine "Abomin"
This drug is prescribed for disorders of the digestive functions, reducing the acidity of gastric juice, gastroenteritis, enterocolitis, gastritis.
However, one should not forget thatthe substance of the drug is rennet. Therefore, when it is intolerable, the drug is contraindicated. This remedy does not apply in the case of regurgitation syndrome, vomiting in babies at an early age. Sometimes the medication can cause temporary nausea, heartburn. The tool is allowed to use children. Children from 1 year old can be taken to therapy with the drug "Abomin".
The price of this tool is about 171 rubles.
Medicine "Mezim-forte"
This tool helps to replenishpancreatic enzyme deficiency. It stimulates the digestion of food. Often, the medication is prescribed for chronic pancreatitis, ulcers, enteritis, gastritis, dysbacteriosis, and intestinal infections. Sometimes it can be taken sporadically to facilitate the digestion process.
The drug "Mezim" categorically contraindicated inexacerbation of pancreatitis. During the reception of this tool may be mild nausea, sometimes vomiting. In some patients (rarely), the drug can provoke atopic dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic shock.
This tool can be used for children. Prescribed medication individually, given the severity of the pathology.
The preparation "Creon"
This medicine is quite effective in violation ofdigestion. It is recommended to use it if the patient feels a feeling of fullness in the stomach during overeating, abuses fatty or unusual food. CREON is an excellent replacement therapy for pancreatic insufficiency. Often it is used to prepare the patient for research of organs in the stomach. For acute pancreatitis, the remedy does not apply.
This drug has virtually no contraindications. It is suitable for pregnant women and babies. However, in the latter, in some cases, the drug may cause constipation.
Medicine "Pancreatin 8000"
It is an excellent enzyme preparation thatfacilitates the digestion of carbohydrates, fats, proteins. It promotes their absorption in the small intestine. One tablet of the drug "Pancreatin 8000" contains the necessary enzymes in international units:
- lipase - 8000;
- amylase - 5600;
- protease 370.
The tool is required for pathologiespancreas, chronic inflammatory-dystrophic diseases of the stomach, liver, intestines, gall bladder. The drug can be used by patients and with the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract with errors in diet, physical inactivity.
The drug is prohibited to use in case of exacerbation of pancreatitis or hypersensitivity to the drug.
Conclusion
Чтобы облегчить состояние и значительно помочь the digestive system, pharmacists have developed special synthesized analogues of enzymes. Their composition is similar to those produced by the pancreas. If your own body can not synthesize the required amount of such substances, it is recommended to use special preparations for digestion. However, do not forget that of the numerous variety of such drugs, you can pick up the necessary only with your doctor.
