Diabinese

Pfizer Ltd

Composition for Diabinese Products

Chlorpropamide

About Diabinese Products

Uses of Diabinese Products

Chlorpropamide is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes.
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Diabinese Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Diabinese are Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Hunger pangs.

Severe

Side Effects of Diabinese are Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Headache, Dizziness, Cholestatic jaundice, Disulfiram-like reaction, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Low blood platelets, Hemolytic anemia, Aplastic anemia, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, Porphyria cutanea tarda, Photosensitivity, Skin eruptions.

How Diabinese Products work

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

Patient Concerns about Diabinese Products

Frequently asked questions about Diabinese Products

Frequently asked questions about Chlorpropamide

Q. Is Diabinese 250mg Tablet safe for kidneys?
Diabinese 250mg Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since Diabinese 250mg Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.
Q. Who should not take Diabinese 250mg Tablet?
Diabinese 250mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), or are due to have surgery. Along with that, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should also avoid taking Diabinese 250mg Tablet.
Q. How long does it take for Diabinese 250mg Tablet to start working?
Diabinese 250mg Tablet takes about 2 to 3 hours to reduce blood sugar levels. You may not feel any difference, but this does not mean it is not working. So, continue the medication as directed by your doctor and if you have any concerns, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Why should Diabinese 250mg Tablet be cautiously used in elderly patients?
Diabinese 250mg Tablet should be used with extra caution in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event).
Q. Is Diabinese 250mg Tablet useful in the management for prediabetes?
The Diabinese 250mg Tablet is not used for the management of prediabetes, a condition with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to label you as diabetic. There are clinical studies available, but the evidence is not strong enough for its use in prediabetes.
Q. How is Diabinese 250mg Tablet different from teneligliptin?
Both Diabinese 250mg Tablet and teneligliptin are antidiabetic medicines and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different mechanism of action and side effects. Diabinese 250mg Tablet commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis. Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulin or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.
Q. Can I skip Diabinese 250mg Tablet for a few days?
No, Diabinese 250mg Tablet should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.
Q. Can I take Diabinese 250mg Tablet if I have a sulfa allergy?
Use of Diabinese 250mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Q. Does Diabinese 250mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Diabinese 250mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meals as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.
Q. Is there any benefit of taking Diabinese 250mg Tablet with insulin?
Diabinese 250mg Tablet, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring. Please consult your doctor if you have any doubts and follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit of Diabinese 250mg Tablet.
Q. Is Diabinese 250mg Tablet a Thiazolidinedione?
No, Diabinese 250mg Tablet is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.
Q. Is Diabinese 250mg Tablet useful in the management of gestational diabetes?
Diabinese 250mg Tablet is not advised to be used for the management of gestational diabetes. Use of Insulin is advised during pregnancy to control the blood glucose levels. However, do not start taking Diabinese 250mg Tablet without otherwise prescribed by the doctor.
Q. Does Diabinese 250mg Tablet cause hair loss?
No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Diabinese 250mg Tablet. However, diabetes itself can lead to hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you have excessive hair loss as it could be due to some other underlying condition or it could be a sign of your diabetes getting worsened.
Q. Is it safe to take Diabinese 250mg Tablet with pioglitazone?
Yes, it is safe to take Diabinese 250mg Tablet with Pioglitazone in patients with diabetes mellitus. Together they can control your blood sugar levels, lower plasma lipid levels and improve blood pressure. However, the risk of very low blood sugar levels can increase and the dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted.
Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 8th Sep 2022.
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