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Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet

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Introduction of Chlorformin Tablet

Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.

Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effect of Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as diarrhea, sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include taste changes, headache, stomach pain, lactic acidosis, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.

You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.


Side effects of Chlorformin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Chlorformin

  • Sweating
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Taste change
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Lactic acidosis

How to use Chlorformin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Chlorformin Tablet works

Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two anti-diabetic medicines: Chlorpropamide and Phenformin. Chlorpropamide works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Phenformin works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, they lower your blood glucose effectively.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Chlorformin Tablet

  • Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet is prescribed to lower your blood sugar level.
  • Take Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet just after a meal or with a snack to avoid stomach problems.
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or by delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
  • If you get unusually thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and feel tired, you should let your doctor know. These are signs that there is too much sugar in your blood and your dose may need adjusting.
  • Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet is prescribed to lower your blood sugar level.
  • Take Chlorformin 25 mg/50 mg Tablet just after a meal or with a snack to avoid stomach problems.
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or by delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
  • If you get unusually thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and feel tired, you should let your doctor know. These are signs that there is too much sugar in your blood and your dose may need adjusting.

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References

  1. Chlorpropamide. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs; 2008. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirect. Phenformin. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Chlorpropamide. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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