Chlorpropamide: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Chlorpropamide is a first-generation sulfonylurea for type 2 diabetes. It is a prescription medicine used for type 2 diabetes. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Chlorpropamide works

Chlorpropamide acts on the beta cells of the pancreas and prompts them to release more insulin. Insulin then helps move sugar from the blood into the body's cells. Because it works by increasing insulin release, it only works in people whose pancreas still makes some insulin.

What is Chlorpropamide used for?

• Type 2 diabetes

Chlorpropamide is used to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. It is an older medicine and is now prescribed less often, because its effect lasts a long time and this raises the risk of low blood sugar. Keeping blood sugar under control helps reduce the risk of long-term problems with the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.

Side effects of Chlorpropamide

Low blood sugar is the most important side effect to know about with Chlorpropamide. Other common effects include:

• Low blood sugar (shakiness, sweating, hunger)
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Weight gain
• Skin rash or itching
• Facial flushing after drinking alcohol

Get urgent help for severe low blood sugar (confusion, fits or loss of consciousness), yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual bruising, bleeding or sore throat, or drowsiness and confusion that may signal low sodium levels.

Precautions and warnings

• Learn the signs of low blood sugar and keep glucose tablets or a sugary drink with you at all times.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, as the medicine can build up and cause prolonged low blood sugar; older adults are especially at risk.
• Alcohol can cause flushing and raises the risk of low blood sugar, so it is best avoided.
• Several medicines interact with Chlorpropamide, including some antibiotics, antifungals and beta-blockers, so tell your doctor about everything you take.
• It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding; insulin is usually used instead.

Frequently asked questions about Chlorpropamide

What is the price of Chlorpropamide in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Chlorpropamide products currently in stock range from Rs 13 to Rs 97 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Dabwin 250mg Tablet at Rs 13. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Chlorpropamide are available in Pakistan?

Chlorpropamide is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Dabwin (Jinnah Pharma), Chloropropamide (Tabros Pharma) and Diab-tus (Zafa Pharmaceutical Labortories Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Chlorpropamide?

Yes. Chlorpropamide is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Chlorpropamide be used during pregnancy?

It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding; insulin is usually used instead.

Are all Chlorpropamide brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Chlorpropamide in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Chlorpropamide brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Chlorpropamide from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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