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Manufacturer Details
LILY INC
Compositions:
Acetohexamide 500mg tabs,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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500mg
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0.00
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Tab
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List of Related Indications:
- Type II Diabetes not respons to diet
List Of Drugs:
- Acetohexamide @ - Sulfonylureas
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Sulfonylureas- include
First generation - Acetohexamide, Chlorpropamide, Tolazamide, Tobutamide
Second generation - Glipizide, Glyburide ( Glibenclamide ), GlimepIride,Gliclazide
Refer Chlorpropamide
Indication:
Diabetes not responsive to dietÂ
Sulfonylureas- include-
First generation - Acetohexamide, Chlorpropamide, Tolazamide, Tobutamide
Second generation - Glipizide, Glyburide ( Glibenclamide ), GlimepIride,Gliclazide
Refer Chlorpropamide
Adverse Reaction:
Refer Chlorpropamide-
Contra-Indications:
Refer Chlorpropamide-
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Diabetes not responsive to diet
Dosage:
Initial- 250mg to 1.5g/day. Patients on less than 1g daily can be controlled with daily dose.
Missed dose
1. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible
. 2. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
3. Do not double doses.
Patient Information:
Sulfonylureas- include-
First generation - Acetohexamide, Chlorpropamide, Tolazamide, Tobutamide
Second generation - Glipizide, Glyburide ( Glibenclamide ), GlimepIride,Gliclazide
Refer Chlorpropamide
1. Patients must receive full and complete instructions about the nature of diabetes.
2. Strict adherence to prescribed diet, an excercise program personal hygiene and avoidance of infection are essential
3. It is important to teach patients to self-monitor blood glucose
4. Do not discontinue medication except on advice of a physicain
5. May cause GI upset, may be taken with food. take glipizide , 30 minutes before a meal to increase effectiveness.
6. Avoid alcohol (disulfram reaction and interference with blood sugar control ) and salicylates except on professional advice
7. Monitor urine for glcose and ketones as prescribed, monitor blood glucose as prescribed.
8. Notify physician if any of the following occurs- Hypoglycemia- fatigue, excessive thirst or urination, profuse sweating, numbness of extremities Hypoglycemia- excessive thirst or urination, urinary glucose or ketones Other- sore throat, rash, unusual bruising, or bleeding
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Refer Chlorpropamide-
Pregnancy and lactation:
Refer Chlorpropamide-
