Chlorpropamide and Midodrine

• Generic Name: chlorpropamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diabinese

Chlorpropamide causes the pancreas to produce insulin and increases your body's response to it.

Chlorpropamide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Chlorpropamide is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Chlorpropamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: midodrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Proamatine, Orvaten

Midodrine works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure.

Midodrine is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) that causes severe dizziness or a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out. midodrine is for use only when low blood pressure affects daily life. Midodrine may not improve your ability to perform daily activities.

Midodrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.