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Diazoxide Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 21, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 15 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL; 50 mg; 25 mg; 75 mg; 150 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Hypoglycemia

Initial dose: 3 mg/kg per day divided into three equal doses every 8 hours
Usual dose: 3 to 8 mg/kg orally, divided into two or three equal doses every 8 or 12 hours

Comments:


Use: Hypoglycemia due to hyperinsulinism associated with inoperable islet cell adenoma or carcinoma, or extrapancreatic malignancy

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypoglycemia

Infants and newborns:
Initial dose: 10 mg/kg/day divided into three equal doses every 8 hours
Usual dose: 8 to 15 mg/kg/day divided into two or three equal doses every 8 or 12 hours

Children:
Initial dose: 3 mg/kg per day divided into three equal doses every 8 hours
Usual dose: 3 to 8 mg/kg orally, divided into two or three equal doses every 8 or 12 hours

Comments:


Uses:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution is recommended.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Frequently asked questions

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Further information

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