Protease

Information about Protease

Protease uses

Protease is used in the treatment of indigestion and pancreatitis.

How protease works

Protease is a digestive enzyme. It helps in breakdown of proteins into smaller polypeptides or single amino acids.

Common side effects of protease

Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Bloating

Available Medicine for Protease

    Expert advice for Protease

    • Do not take Protease if you are allergic to pork or any pig product.
    • Notify your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
    • Take Protease with a meal or a snack and drink plenty of water.

    Frequently asked questions for Protease

    Protease

    Q. Is Protease an enzyme, coenzyme or a cofactor?
    Protease is an enzyme, not coenzyme or cofactor
    Q. Is Protease found in saliva or the stomach?
    Protease is found in the saliva as well as the digestive tract of the body
    Q. Does Protease break down starch?
    Protease breaks down proteins but not starch. Amylase breaks down starch
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    Q. Does Protease kill good bacteria/ virus/ yeast/ candida?
    Protease. is believed to kill good bacteria, virus, yeast, and candida.

    Content on this page was last updated on 12 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)