How many medications do you need after a total pancreatectomy?

Patients after pancreatectomy usually need oral pancreatic enzymes enteric-coated capsules as well as gastric mucosal protectants, and oral anticoagulant drugs if necessary, in addition to insulin to regulate blood sugar. 1. Pancreatic enzyme enteric-coated capsule: for patients after total pancreatectomy, usually need exogenous supplementation of some pancreatic enzymes, because the pancreas is the most important digestive organ of human body, when itself is completely removed, due to the decrease of pancreatic juice secretion, the patient will have poor digestive function, so need to give exogenous supplementation after the operation. 2. Gastrointestinal mucosal protectant: patients can be allowed to take omeprazole, rabeprazole and other drugs orally after the operation, which can well prevent themselves from experiencing gastrointestinal mucosal bleeding, peptic ulcer and other symptoms. 3. Anticoagulant drugs: If the surgery involves revascularization, oral anticoagulant drugs, such as rivaroxaban, are usually needed. 4. Insulin: The pancreas also has the function of regulating the body’s blood glucose, and patients should use insulin to regulate blood glucose under the guidance of physicians. It is recommended that patients consult with their local hospitals and take the above medications as prescribed by their doctors.