- DIABINESE (chlorpropamide)
Description
Treats diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes). Belongs to a class of drugs called
sulfonylureas .
Brand Name(s)
DiabineseŽ
GlucamideŽ
When you should not use this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to
chlorpropamide or to related medicines such as OrinaseŽ, TolinaseŽ, DiaBetaŽ, or
MicronaseŽ. You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How to use and store this medicine
Tablets:
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
- You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid
stomach upset.
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and
direct light.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
If you miss a dose:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next
regular dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to use this medicine
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter
medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- While using this medicine, avoid using aspirin unless
approved by your doctor.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
- Chlorpropamide interacts with many medicines. Before you
start taking chlorpropamide, make sure your doctor knows of all other medicines you are
taking.
Warnings
- Talk with your doctor before taking if you have liver,
kidney, or heart disease, G-6-PD deficiency, or have an adrenal or pituitary gland
disorder.
- To control your diabetes, follow the diet that your doctor
ordered and take this medicine on a regular schedule.
- You may have low blood sugar while you are taking
chlorpropamide, especially if you miss a meal, exercise for a long time, or drink alcohol.
Symptoms of low blood sugar include sweating, shakiness, weakness, trouble concentrating,
drowsiness, feeling very hungry, blurred vision, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or a headache
that won't go away.
- Ask your doctor what you should do in case you have low
blood sugar. You will need to control it quickly.
- Tell your doctor or dentist you are taking chlorpropamide
before you have any kind of surgery.
- This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
Use a sunscreen when outdoors. Avoid sunlamps or tanning beds.
Side effects
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side effects:
- Unexplained fever, chills, or sore throat
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Yellowing of skin or eyes
- Dark urine, light bowel movements
- Swelling of feet or legs
- Severe tiredness or confusion
If you have problems with these less serious side effects,
tell your doctor.
- Nausea or diarrhea
- Headache
- Skin sensitive to sunlight
- Skin rash or itching
