Eudaxen 50
Rx- Generic:
- Diazoxide
- Company:
- Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Box (100 Tablet)
৳ 150/unit
Pack: ৳ 15,000
At a glance
Diazoxide is a benzothiadiazine derivative used orally in the treatment of intractable hypoglycemia and intravenously in hypertensive emergencies.
Indications
- Intractable hypoglycemia (idiopathic, leucine-sensitive, functional islet cell tumors, glycogen storage disease)
- Hypertensive emergencies (IV)
Dosage
Adults and Children: Starting dose of 5 mg/kg/day (in 2-3 divided doses), then increase as needed. Maintenance: 3-8 mg/kg/day (in 2-3 divided doses).
Leucine-sensitive hypoglycemia (children): 15-20 mg/kg/day.
Islet cell tumors: Up to 1000 mg/day.
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Side effects
Common: Thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, hypotension, diarrhea, heart failure, sodium and water retention.
Precautions & warnings
Monitor blood pressure regularly; sodium and water retention may require diuretic therapy; avoid hypokalemia; caution in cardiac failure, hyperuricemia/gout; regular haematological examinations; monitor growth and maturation in children.