Diazoxide Benefits & Uses

Diazoxide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hypoglycemia

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Diazoxide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Diazoxide Related Warnings

Is the use of Diazoxide safe for pregnant women?

Diazoxide can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Diazoxide, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Diazoxide safe during breastfeeding?

Diazoxide may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Diazoxide, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Diazoxide.

Moderate
What is the effect of Diazoxide on the Kidneys?

Diazoxide rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Diazoxide on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Diazoxide on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Diazoxide on the Heart?

Side effects of Diazoxide rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Diazoxide with Other Drugs

Diazoxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenylephrine

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Alprazolam

Pentazocine

Diazoxide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diazoxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Diazoxide

Is this Diazoxide habit forming or addictive?

Diazoxide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Diazoxide. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Diazoxide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Diazoxide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Diazoxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diazoxide

It is safe to take Diazoxide with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Diazoxide

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Diazoxide with alcohol.

Unknown