Perguntas frequentes

What is Chymotrypsin used for?

A proteolytic enzyme derived from bovine or porcine pancreas that breaks down peptide bonds in proteins, used historically in ophthalmic surgery to facilitate cataract extraction by dissolving zonular fibers, and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Its systemic use as an anti-inflammatory is largely historical and not well supported by modern evidence. Current ophthalmic practice has moved to phacoemulsification techniques that do not require chymotrypsin.

Is Chymotrypsin an approved drug?

Yes, Chymotrypsin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Unknown.

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References & Data Sources

• ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1201465. Open-access bioactivity database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.