About Chymotrypsin A Proteolytic enzyme, Antiinflammatory Mechanism of Action of Chymotrypsin Chymotrypsin is a serine endopeptidase that preferentially cleaves peptide bonds on the carboxyl side of amino acids with bulky hydrophobic residues, particularly tyrosine, tryptophan, phenylalanine and leucine Side Effects of Chymotrypsin 1.Hypersensitivity reactions 2.Corneal edema 3.Uveitis Contra-indications of Chymotrypsin Hypersensitivity to these drug Indications for Chymotrypsin 1.Enzymatic zonulysis for intracapsular lens extraction 2.Edema 3.Inflammation