DIAZOXIDE belongs to the group of medicines called thiazides used to treat low blood sugar. A low sugar level in the blood is caused by an increase in the amount of the hormone insulin being produced by the pancreas.
DIAZOXIDE contains Diazoxide, which works by preventing insulin release from the pancreas, helping to return the blood sugar to normal levels.
In some cases, DIAZOXIDE may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Do not take DIAZOXIDE if you are breastfeeding. Inform the doctor about your medications and health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
DIAZOXIDE belongs to the group of medicines called thiazides used to treat low blood sugar. DIAZOXIDE contains Diazoxide, which works by preventing insulin release from the pancreas, helping to return the blood sugar to normal levels.
Do not take DIAZOXIDE if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have heart problems, high levels of uric acid or gout, high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Do not take DIAZOXIDE if you are breastfeeding. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal products and vitamin/mineral supplements.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking diuretics (furosemide), antihypertensives (propranolol, methyldopa, captopril), blood thinner (warfarin), steroids, oral contraceptives, anti-epileptics (phenytoin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have heart problems, gout or high levels of uric acid.
It is not known if alcohol interacts with DIAZOXIDE. Please consult your doctor.
Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Do not take DIAZOXIDE if you are breastfeeding.
DIAZOXIDE may cause blurred vision. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Please consult the doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Please consult the doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Hypoglycaemia: Hypoglycaemia, also known as low blood sugar, occurs when the sugar/glucose levels in the blood are lower than normal. It is caused by an increase in the amount of the hormone insulin being produced by the pancreas. Symptoms of low blood sugar include fatigue, mental confusion, irritability, excessive hunger, fainting, nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, shakiness, fast heartbeat, blurred vision, and anxiety.