Table of contents:
- What drug Chlorpropamide?
- What is Chlorpropamide used for?
- How is chlorpropamide used?
- How is chlorpropamide stored?
- Chlorpropamide dosage
- What should be considered before using Chlorpropamide?
- Chlorpropamide side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Chlorpropamide?
- Chlorpropamide Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What medicines can interfere with the drug Chlorpropamide?
- Can food or alcohol interact with chlorpropamide?
- What health conditions can interact with chlorpropamide?
- Chlorpropamide Drug Interactions
- What is the dose of Chlorpropamide for adults?
- What is the chlorpropamide dosage for children?
- In what dosage is chlorpropamide available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
What drug Chlorpropamide?
What is Chlorpropamide used for?
Chlorpropamide is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called antidiabetic agents, specifically sulfonylureas. These drugs encourage the pancreas to produce insulin and help the body use insulin efficiently. Chlorpropamide is a drug that can be used with other diabetes medications, as well as with proper diet and exercise.
Controlling high blood sugar, can help prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and problems with sexual function. Proper diabetes control can also reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.
How is chlorpropamide used?
Follow the medication instructions given by your doctor or pharmacist before you start using this medicine. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication with breakfast as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
If this medication is causing stomach upset, discuss with your doctor whether you can split your daily dose into smaller doses that will be taken several times a day. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully.
To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start using this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully.
Use this remedy regularly to get its benefits. To help you remember, use it at the same time every day.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse (your blood sugar level is too high or too low. Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How is chlorpropamide stored?
Chlorpropamide is a drug that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Chlorpropamide dosage
What should be considered before using Chlorpropamide?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorpropamide, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis. Call your doctor for treatment with insulin.
To make sure you can safely use chlorpropamide, tell your doctor if you have any of the other conditions such as:
- Liver disease
- Kidney illness
- Pituitary or adrenal gland disorders
- History of heart disease
- If you are malnourished
Chlorpropamide is an oral diabetes medication that can increase your risk of serious heart problems. However, not treating your diabetes can damage your heart and other organs. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your diabetes with chlorpropamide.
- Is chlorpropamide safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = Positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = Unknown)
Chlorpropamide side effects
What are the possible side effects of Chlorpropamide?
Chlorpropamide is a drug that can cause side effects. Get emergency medical help if you experience:
- Signs of an allergic reaction such as nausea, vomiting, sweating, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or feeling like you might pass out
- Hypoglycemia. or low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is the most common side effect of chlorpropamide. Symptoms include headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, tremors, irritability, difficulty concentrating, rapid breathing, fast heartbeat, fainting, or seizures (severe hypoglycemia can be fatal). Take candy or glucose tablets if you have low blood sugar.
Stop using chlorpropamide and call your doctor if you experience serious side effects such as:
- Easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness
- Pale skin, fever, confusion
- Difficulty concentrating, memory problems, feeling unstable, hallucinations
- Feel dizzy, faint
- Nausea, upper abdominal pain, hives, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
- Throbbing headache, sweating, nausea, difficulty breathing, fast or pounding heartbeat, blurred vision, sensation of spinning
- Severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling of the face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially on the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling of skin.
Less serious side effects may include:
- Mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Light hunger
- Mild skin rash, redness, or itching
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Chlorpropamide Drug Warnings and Cautions
What medicines can interfere with the drug Chlorpropamide?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval
Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or adjust how often you use one or both drugs.
- Acarbose
- Alatrofloxacin
- Balofloxacin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Clinafloxacin
- Disopyramide
- Dulaglutide
- Enoxacin
- Fleroxacin
- Fluconazole
- Flumequine
- Gatifloxacin
- Gemifloxacin
- Grepafloxacin
- Levofloxacin
- Lomefloxacin
- Metreleptin
Using this medication with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or adjust how often you use one or both drugs.
- Acebutolol
- Aceclofenac
Can food or alcohol interact with chlorpropamide?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
Using this medication with any of the following products is usually not recommended, but may not be avoided in some cases. When used together, your doctor may change your dose or adjust how often you use this medication, or give specific instructions about use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
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- Ethanol
What health conditions can interact with chlorpropamide?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, such as:
- Alcohol poisoning
- Underactive adrenal glands
- The pituitary gland is underactive
- Malnutrition conditions
- Weakened physical condition - may cause side effects to be worse
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (ketones in the blood)
- Type 1 diabetes - Should not be used in patients with this condition
- Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency (enzyme problem) - Use with caution. May cause hemolytic anemia (blood disorder) in patients with this condition
- Heart or blood vessel disease - Use with caution. Can make this condition worse
- Kidney illness
- Liver disease - Use with caution. The effect can be increased because the drug clears more slowly from the body.
Chlorpropamide Drug Interactions
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of Chlorpropamide for adults?
Chlorpropamide is a drug that can be used to dosage adults with type 2 diabetes. Take a starting dose of 250 mg orally once a day with breakfast. For maintenance doses use 100 to 500 mg orally in 1 or 2 divided doses.
Five to seven days after initial therapy, blood levels of chlorpropamide can reach high limits. The dose can then be adjusted, more or less with increments or subtractions of not more than 50-125 mg at intervals of three to five days for optimal control. Frequent dosage adjustments are not usually recommended.
For the usual dose for older people with type 2 diabetes, take 100-125 mg orally once a day with breakfast.
What is the chlorpropamide dosage for children?
The dosage in pediatric patients has not been established. This medicine may not be safe for your child. It is always important to understand the safety of drugs before using them. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist for more information.
In what dosage is chlorpropamide available?
Chlorpropamide is a drug that is available in tablet formations, orally with a dose of 100 mg, 250 mg
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Overdose symptoms may include:
- Hypoglycemia
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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