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Chloropropamide-Oral hypoglycaemic (sulphonylureas)

Oral hypoglycaemic agents

Description

It is a sulphonyl Urea used in Type 2 Non insulin dependant diabetic treatment in conjunction with diet and exercise.

Mechanism of action

Stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells, induce increased activity of peripheral insulin intracellular receptors, and may act to reduce glucagon secretion.

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Mechanism of action

Stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells, induce increased activity of peripheral insulin intracellular receptors, and may act to reduce glucagon secretion.

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