Description
Diazoxide 50mg tablet (commonly branded as Proglycem,
Balila, or Edumin) are an oral medication Diazoxide 50mg tablet price classified as an antihyperglycemic agent.
They are primarily used to manage high blood Diazoxide 50mg tablet online sugar (hypoglycemia) caused by excessive insulin production,
such as in cases of inoperable pancreatic tumors, islet cell Diazoxide 50mg tablet in pakistan adenoma, or carcinoma.
Diazoxide is a nondiuretic benzothiadiazine derivative whose action involves inhibition of insulin secretion from the beta cells of the pancreas, thus promoting the elevation and maintaining the blood glucose level within a safe range.
Primary Indications Diazoxide can be prescribed to both adult and infant patients suffering from hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia caused by:Islet cell adenoma or carcinomaExtrapancreatic tumors causing hyperinsulinemiaIslet cell hyperplasia or adenomatosisCongenital hyperinsulinism.
Dosage: It is usually administered three times a day (every 8-12 hours).Contraindications: It should not be prescribed for functional or reactive hypoglycemia or to patients who suffer from allergic reaction to thiazide diuretics.
Side Effects: Possible side effects include fluid retention with sodium, nausea, vomiting, and palpitations.Monitoring: The blood glucose levels, electrolyte balance, and CBC will need to be monitored regularly.
PROGLYCEM® (diazoxide): It is a nondiuretic benzothiadiazine derivative used orally for the management of symptomatic hypoglycemia. PROGLYCEM Capsules provide 50 mg diazoxide,
USP. The Suspension provides 50 mg diazoxide, USP per milliliter. The Suspension comes with chocolate-mint flavor; contains alcohol (approximately 7.25%).
It is a nondiuretic benzothiadiazine derivative. It works pharmacologically as antihypoglycemic (hyperglycemic agent) after being taken orally and as a direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (antihypertensive) when taken intravenously.
