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How to Take Chlorpropamide and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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

Dosage & When it is to be taken

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

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with type 1 diabetes and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Chlorpropamide

This medication is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug, prescribed for type 2 diabetes.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Chlorpropamide

India :

Chlorformin | Copamide | Copamide | Diabinese | Diabinese

International :

Chlorformin, Diabinese, Glucamide

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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