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

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

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

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Diabetes

Diabetes - Essentials

Diabetes and Hypertension

Type 2 Diabetes

•   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.

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

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

Contraindicated in patients with type 1 diabetes and hypersensitivity.

• 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.

Avoid excess dosage.

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