Pancreatic Disorder Medication Management Guide

Daily Medication Schedule

Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT)

• With meals (3 main meals)
  • Take capsules at the start of each meal
  • Prescribed dose: ___ units lipase
• With snacks
  • Take half the meal dose
  • Prescribed dose: ___ units lipase

Additional Medications

Morning

• Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI): Take 30 minutes before breakfast
• Pain medications (if prescribed): _____________
• Antidiabetic medications (if applicable): _____________

Evening

• Second PPI dose (if prescribed)
• Additional pain management: _____________

Important Instructions

PERT Guidelines

1. Never skip doses with food
2. Store capsules at room temperature
3. Do not crush or chew capsules
4. Take with water or acid-containing beverage

Monitoring Requirements

• Track symptoms in provided diary
• Monitor blood sugar if diabetic
• Record any digestive issues

Contact Healthcare Provider If:

• Severe abdominal pain develops
• Unable to eat or drink
• Fever develops
• Symptoms worsen

Next Appointment

Date: _______________ Time: _______________

Keep this schedule readily available and bring to all appointments