Chlorpropamide

Information about Chlorpropamide

Chlorpropamide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Chlorpropamide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Vomiting

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MDS, BDS

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MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on:

10 Jan 2020 | 02:47 PM (IST)

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Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Chlorpropamide affects you.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Yes, Chlorpropamide is a sulfa drug that belongs to a group called sulphonylureas

Chlorpropamide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes

Chlorpropamide stimulates the release of insulin from pancreas which helps in lowering of blood glucose level.