Medicines based on Chlorpropamide
Chlorpropamide Information
Chlorpropamide is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Chlorpropamide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Chlorpropamide Benefits & Uses
- Chlorpropamide Dosage & How to Take
- Chlorpropamide Side Effects
- Chlorpropamide Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Chlorpropamide with Other Drugs
- Chlorpropamide Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Chlorpropamide
- Chlorpropamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Chlorpropamide Benefits & Uses
Chlorpropamide is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Diabetes Type 2
Chlorpropamide Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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Chlorpropamide Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chlorpropamide is used -
Moderate
- Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
- Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Mild
- Itching or burning
- Nausea or vomiting
- Flushing
- Urticaria
- Maculopapular rash
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
- Weight gain
Unknown
Chlorpropamide Related Warnings
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Is the use of Chlorpropamide safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Chlorpropamide. It is best to stop taking Chlorpropamide immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Moderate -
Is the use of Chlorpropamide safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Chlorpropamide. If you see any side effects, stop taking Chlorpropamide immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Chlorpropamide again, only after your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Chlorpropamide on the Kidneys?
Chlorpropamide rarely harms the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Chlorpropamide on the Liver?
Chlorpropamide may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Chlorpropamide on the Heart?
Chlorpropamide has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Chlorpropamide with Other Drugs
Chlorpropamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Chlorpropamide Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chlorpropamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Heart Failure
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 1
- Allergy
- Thyroid problems
Frequently asked Questions about Chlorpropamide
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Is this Chlorpropamide habit forming or addictive?
Chlorpropamide does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Chlorpropamide will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Chlorpropamide only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Chlorpropamide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Chlorpropamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Chlorpropamide
Taking Chlorpropamide with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Chlorpropamide
Consumption of alcohol and Chlorpropamide together may have severe effects on your health.
Severe
See all substitutes for Chlorpropamide
- Diabinese Tablet - ₹7
- Chlorpropamide Tablet - ₹40
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