Chlorpropamide
Information about Chlorpropamide
Chlorpropamide uses
Chlorpropamide is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes.
.How chlorpropamide works
Chlorpropamide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
Common side effects of chlorpropamide
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Itching, Hunger pangs, Urticaria, Proctocolitis, Water retention, Decreased sodium level in blood, Low serum osmolality, High urine osmolality, 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
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Expert advice for Chlorpropamide
- 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).
Frequently asked questions for Chlorpropamide
Chlorpropamide
Q. Is Chlorpropamide safe for kidneys?
Chlorpropamide does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since Chlorpropamide is principally eliminated by the kidneys.
Q. Who should not take Chlorpropamide?
Chlorpropamide 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 Chlorpropamide.
Q. How long does it take for Chlorpropamide to start working?
Chlorpropamide 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.