Active Ingredient Chlorpropamide
Active Ingredient Details
What is Chlorpropamide?
A sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p277)
What is the usage for Chlorpropamide?
Chlorpropamide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Chlorpropamide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.
How many products in the NDC database contain Chlorpropamide?
The NDC database has 1 products with the active ingredient Chlorpropamide. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Chlorpropamide
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52537-004 | Proprietary Name: | Chlorpropamide | Powder | Kothari Phytochemicals International | ACTIVE |