Efficacy and safety of Creon 24,000 in subjects with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis

J Cyst Fibros. 2009 Dec;8(6):370-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2009.08.008. Epub 2009 Oct 7.

Abstract

Background: Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy is critical for adequate nutrition in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).

Methods: This was a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, two-period crossover study assessing efficacy and safety of Creon 24,000-unit capsules in CF subjects > or =12 years with EPI. Patients were randomised to one of two 5-day sequences, Creon/placebo or placebo/Creon (target dose, 4000 lipase units/g fat). Primary outcome was the coefficient of fat absorption (CFA); secondary outcomes were coefficient of nitrogen absorption (CNA), symptoms, and safety.

Results: Thirty-two subjects were randomised. Mean CFA and CNA were significantly greater with Creon than placebo (CFA, 88.6% vs. 49.6%; CNA, 85.1% vs. 49.9%; p<0.001 for both). Symptoms were improved and fewer treatment-emergent adverse events were reported with Creon than placebo. One patient discontinued for weight loss unrelated to study drug.

Conclusions: This study demonstrated Creon was effective in treating EPI due to CF and was safe and well tolerated.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Cross-Over Studies
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications
  • Cystic Fibrosis / drug therapy*
  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency / drug therapy*
  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency / etiology
  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency / metabolism
  • Fats / metabolism
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Gastrointestinal Agents / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Absorption / drug effects
  • Male
  • Pancrelipase / administration & dosage*
  • Pancrelipase / adverse effects
  • Placebos
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Fats
  • Gastrointestinal Agents
  • Placebos
  • Pancrelipase