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Side effect(s) of Diazoxide


Review the side-effects of Diazoxide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common
- Heart failure, coma and high blood glucose with the presence of ketones in the urine.

   Gastrointestinal
- Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, ileus, diarrhea, and transient loss of taste.

   Heart
- Fast heart rate, low/high blood pressure, palpitations, and chest pain.

   Blood
- Eosinophilia.

   Liver
- Increased level of liver enzyme.

   Genitourinary
- Decreased urinary output and blood in urine.

   Central Nervous System
- Anxiety, dizziness, sleeplessness, tingling, itching and extrapyramidal signs.

   Eye
- Cataracts, blurred vision, double vision and increased tears.

   Musculoskeletal
- Weakness of bone.

   Skin
- Sin inflammation and loss of scalp hair.

   Miscellaneous
- Gout, fever, pancreatic necrosis, spontaneous flow of milk from the nipple and enlargement of lump in breast.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Diazoxide

Diazoxide(Proglycem) generic is a glucose-elevating agent, prescribed for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It blocks insulin secretion in the pancreas.


Trade Names for Diazoxide

International :


Proglycem
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