Chlorpropamide

Trade Name: 
Apo-chlorpropamide
Manufacturer/Distributor: 
Apotex
Classification: 
Antidiabetic agent
ATC Class: 
A10BB - sulfonylurea
Status: 
discontinued
Date Marketed in Canada (yyyy/mm/dd): 
2017/02/01
Presentation: 
Tablet: 100 mg. DIN: 00399302
Tablet: 250 mg. DIN: 00312711
Comments: 
Apotex is discontinuing chlorpropamide 100 mg and 250 mg tablets in early 2017. The drug belongs to the class of sulfonylureas that are rarely used in Canada. Apotex is the sole manufacturer of chlorpropamide in Canada. Patients should be moved to an alternate therapy.