Brand Name(s): Diabinese; Orinase; Tolinase
CAS nš: 94-20-2
(klor PROE pa mide)
What is Chlorpropamide?
Chlorpropamide is in a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. It works by lowering blood sugar (glucose) by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. (Insulin is the actual hormone that lowers the blood sugar level.)
This medicine is used to treat type 2 diabetes along with diet, exercise, and insulin therapy, if necessary.
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