Allerex (Chlorpropamide)

---

Brand Name: Allerex

Generic Name: Chlorpropamide

Manufacturer/Agent: Essential Pharma

---

Formulation: tabs

Strength: 4 mg

Pack size: 1000

Trade Price: KES 60.00

Retail Price: @ KES 0.08

---

Class: Sulphonylureas (Endocrine system drugs)

Mechanism of Action:

---

Synonym:

Molecular Formulae: C10H13ClN2O3S = 276.7

Precautions: Insulin-dependent diabetes, ketoacidosis, severe infection. severe renal or hepatic dysfunction.

Indications/Uses: Non insulin dependent diabetes; 100-500mg daily as a single dose.

Interactions: Decreased effect: thiazide diuretics. increased effect: salicylates.

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. constipation. facial flushing after taking alcohol. hypoglycaemia. headache. dizziness.

---