Name: Diabinese
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Diabinese is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Diabinese helps to keep blood sugar levels under control.

Diabinese Tablet Pfizer Limited (Pharmacia India Pvt Ltd) Generic : Chlorpropamide	₹ 2.65 100mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Diabinese (Chlorpropamide) from Pfizer Limited (Pharmacia India Pvt Ltd)

Drug Name : Chlorpropamide

Chlorpropamide(Chlorformin) generic Diabinese is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Diabinese helps to keep blood sugar levels under control.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Diabinese may be prescribed

Diabetes

Diabetes - Essentials

Diabetes and Hypertension

Type 2 Diabetes

Ways to Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes After Meals

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

PO- The recommended initial dose is 250mg/day. It may be adjusted based on patient’s condition.

Side effects of Diabinese

Body as a Whole : Low blood sugar, Disulfiram-like

Central Nervous System : Dizziness and headache.

Gastrointestinal : Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and hunger.

Liver : Jaundice.

Skin : Itching and hives.

Blood : Anemia and decrease in blood counts.

How to use Diabinese?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

When Should Diabinese not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with type 1 diabetes and hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Diabinese

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver, kidney, thyroid, adrenal or pituitary disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking while taking this medication.

Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may lead to sunburn.

It may cause low blood sugar with the following symptoms: weakness, fainting, anxiety, dizziness or drowsiness, if it is so consult with your physician.

Follow proper diet and exercise program as directed by your physician.

Other Precautions for Diabinese

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Diabinese

Store it at room temperature, and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.

Schedule : G Drugs that are to be used only under medical supervision.

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