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Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Chronic intractable hypoglycaemia
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – Initially, 3-5 mg/kg daily
Frequency: in 2 or 3 divided doses
Indication: Chronic intractable hypoglycaemia
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – Maintenance: 3-8 mg/kg daily
Note: The dosage may be titrated to a maximum of 8 mg/kg/day.

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Chronic intractable hypoglycaemia
Age: Child
Dose: Oral – 3-5 mg/kg
Frequency: daily in 2 or 3 divided doses
Note: Initially
Indication: Chronic intractable hypoglycaemia
Age: Child
Dose: Oral – 3-8 mg/kg
Frequency: daily
Note: Maintenance; The dosage may be titrated to a maximum of 8 mg/kg/day.

Renal Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal Impairment
Dose: Renal Dose – Dose reductions may be necessary.
Note: Renal Impairment Dose reductions may be necessary.
Administration
  • Take with meals
  • Take at regular intervals
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone, Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid, Furosemide, Torsemide, Amiloride, Eplerenone, Spironolactone, Triamterene)
Enhanced hyperglycaemic, hyperuricemic or hypotensive effects
Other Antihypertensive (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril, Losartan, Valsartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Telmisartan, Olmesartan, Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol, Bisoprolol, Nadolol, Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide, Spironolactone, Amiloride, Triamterene, Prazosin, Doxazosin, Terazosin, Clonidine, Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Minoxidil) drugs or vasodilators
Increased risk of hypotension

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
No specific contraindications listed
Monitor for general drug reactions

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 30°C. Store in the original container in order to protect from moisture. Keep Diazoxide out of reach and sight of the children.

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