Is Chlorpropamide a Generic Name?

GENERIC NAME: CHLORPROPAMIDE - ORAL (klor-PROE-pa-mide)

What category is chlorpropamide?

Chlorpropamide is in a class of medications called sulfonylureas. Chlorpropamide lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin (a natural substance that is needed to break down sugar in the body) and helping the body use insulin efficiently.

Is chlorpropamide available?

Chlorpropamide is used to lower blood sugars in people with type 2 diabetes. It's no longer available in the United States.

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