Diazoxide Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Diazoxide is also known as: Hyperstat, Hyperstat IV, Proglycem
Overview
If you become pregnant while taking Diazoxide Suspension, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Diazoxide Suspension during pregnancy. Use Diazoxide Suspension with caution during labor and delivery. It is unknown if Diazoxide Suspension is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Diazoxide Suspension.
Diazoxide Pregnancy Warnings
Diazoxide has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. It is not indicated for use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown evidence of reduced fetal growth and fetal and/or pup survival in addition to prolonged parturition. There are no adequate or controlled data from human pregnancy studies. Diazoxide should only be used during pregnancy when need has been clearly established. If given during labor, diazoxide may stop uterine contractions, requiring use of an oxytocic agent.
Diazoxide Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of diazoxide into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
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