Westcopramide (Chlorpropamide)
Brand Name: Westcopramide
Generic Name: Chlorpropamide
Manufacturer/Agent: West-coast Int
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 250mg
Pack size: 1000
Trade Price: KES 900.00
Retail Price: @ KES 1.20
Class: Sulphonylureas (Endocrine system drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
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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.