All of the following are true regarding chlorpropamide except:: (A) It is sho acting, (B) It can cause hypoglycemia in elderly, (C) Causes weight gain, (D) Associated with alcoholic flush
Answer is A. Chlorpropamide is a long acting sulfonylurea and can cause prolonged hypoglycemia. HalfLIfe- 36 hrs (REF.Essential of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 6 Edition, Page No - 268)