Antidiabetic drugs. Sulfonylureas (chlorpropamide [Diabinese],
tolazamide [Tolinase], glipizide [Glucotrol] and others) act by
increasing insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas.
Antidiabetic drugs. Sulfonylureas (chlorpropamide [Diabinese],
tolazamide [Tolinase], glipizide [Glucotrol] and others) act by
increasing insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas.
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low sodium level is called hyponatremia.drug causes hyponatremia
are
thiazide diuretics
proleukin
chlorpropamide
benzthizide
carboplatin
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in a class of compounds called sulfonylureas and include
tolbutamide, tolazamide, acetohexamide, and chlorpropamide. Newer
drugs in the same class are now available and include glyburide,
glimeperide, and glipizide
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The generic names are:
Glyburide
Glipizide
Glimepiride
Chlorpropamide
Rosiglitazone
Pioglitazone
Metformin
Repaglinide
Acarbose
Miglitol
The brand names are:
Diabinese
Glucotrol
Glucotrol XL
Glucophage
Amaryl
Avandia
Actos
Prandin
There are many other brand & generic drugs used in
diabetes.
Insulin shots are also given like Humulin, Novolog and many
others. Diabetes treatment is a very individualized treatment for
specific patient due to complications and how well each patient
responds to a drug. So many patients are on different combinations
and different drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to allopurinol or any other medications.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox); ampicillin (Polycillin, Principen); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); cancer chemotherapy drugs such as cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) and mercaptopurine (Purinethol); chlorpropamide (Diabinese); diuretics ('water pills'); medications that suppress the immune system such as azathioprine (Imuran) and cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); other medications for gout such as probenecid (Benemid) and sulfinpyrazone (Anturane); and tolbutamide (Orinase). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease or heart failure.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking allopurinol, call your doctor.
you should know that allopurinol may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking allopurinol. Alcohol may decrease the effectiveness of allopurinol.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?Drink at least eight glasses of water or other fluids each day while taking allopurinol unless directed to do otherwise by your doctor. What should I do if I forget a dose?Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. What side effects can this medication cause?Allopurinol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
upset stomach
diarrhea
drowsiness
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
skin rash
painful urination
blood in the urine
irritation of the eyes
swelling of the lips or mouth
fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection
loss of appetite
unexpected weight loss
itching
Allopurinol may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.