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chlorpropamide

A long-acting, first-generation sulfonylurea with hypoglycemic activity. Compared to other sulfonylureas, chlorpropamide has an increased risk of prolonged hypoglycemia because of its long half-life.
US brand name:Diabinese
Prodiaben
Chemical structure:4-chloro-4-((propylamino)carbonyl)benzenesulfonamide
benzenesulfonamide, 4-chloro-N-((propylamino)carbonyl)-
urea, 1-((p-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl)-3-propyl-
NSC code:44634
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