CHLORPROPAMIDE

Overview

CHLORPROPAMIDE is a Schedule G drug.
Chlorpropamide causes the pancreas to produce insulin and increases your body’s response to it.Chlorpropamide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Chlorpropamide is not for treating type 1 diabetes.Chlorpropamide is an anti-diabetic medication (sulphonylurea).It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.

Usage

CHLORPROPAMIDE is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2
CHLORPROPAMIDE can address symptoms like: Frequent Urination, Increased Thirst, Head Headache, Difficulty Urinating, Weight Loss (unintentional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

CHLORPROPAMIDE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• Chlorpropamide is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, regular blood sugar testing, and special medical care.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions very closely.Helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications of diabetes.
• Take just before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast).
• Avoid skipping meals.
• Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside. Learn how to identify and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, and headache, and teach your family as well.
• Before taking chlorpropamide, tell your doctor if you have taken another oral diabetes medicine or used insulin during the past 2 weeks.
  
•  Avoid drinking alcohol.
• chlorpropamide do not use patients who are having Type 1 Diabetes.
• Chlorpropamide could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CHLORPROPAMIDE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Body Excessive Sweating, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Slurred Speech, Confusion

Common Side-Effects

CHLORPROPAMIDE : Hives, Anorexia Nervosa, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Nausea, Heartburn, Body Discoloration, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

CHLORPROPAMIDE : Indigestion, Seizure, Hypoglycemia, Increased Passing Gas, Fatigue (tiredness), Pounding Heart (pulse), Mood Swings, Abdomen Painful Bowel Movements, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling, Abdomen Pain

Rare Side-Effects

CHLORPROPAMIDE : Depression, Agitation, Chills, Confusion, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Decreased Urination, Dizziness, Fever, Head Headache, Increased Thirst, Restless Or Irritability, Loss Of Appetite, Weight Gain, Shortness Of Breath, Face Swelling, Ankles Swelling, Hands Swelling, Fruity Odor On Breath, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Weakness (generalized)

Disease Interactions

CHLORPROPAMIDE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Hypoglycemia, Hyponatremia, G6pd Deficiency, Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Technical Classification

CHLORPROPAMIDE is categorized as: SULFONYLUREAS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CHLORPROPAMIDE as Ingredient

CHLORFORMIN 25MG/50MG TAB	PHENFORMIN 50.0 MG, CHLORPROPAMIDE 25.0 MG
COPAMIDE TAB	CHLORPROPAMIDE 250 MG
DIABINESE 250MG TAB	CHLORPROPAMIDE 250.0 MG