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Application

Diazoxide has been used for diazoxide infusion. It has also been used to prevent depolarization for K⁺-induced exocytosis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Selective ATP-sensitive K⁺ channel activator in both vascular smooth muscle and pancreatic β-cells; antihypertensive.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Potassium Channels page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

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General description

Diazoxide is a nondiuretic benzothiadiazine, which is used for the treatment of hypoglycemia,von Gierke′s disease, acute and malignant hypertension. It acts as a beta cell K_ATP channel opener. Diazoxide prevents the secretion of insulin.