Diazoxide
Trade name
DBL Diazoxide
Strength
15 mg/mL (volume: 20 mL)
IV administration
Give undiluted by rapid injection over 30 seconds or less.
A slower administration rate may reduce the antihypertensive response.
Other routes of administration
IM: Contraindicated.
SC: Contraindicated.
Additional information
Extravasation risk.
Monitor blood pressure closely until stabilised and hourly thereafter.
Patient should remain lying down during administration and for at least 30 minutes after injection.
Monitor blood glucose levels.
Protect from light during storage.