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DIAZOXIDO [1 record]

Record 1 2010-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
364-98-7
CAS number
C8H7ClN2O2S
formula, see observation
OBS

Diazoxide is used in the treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

OBS

Because diazoxide inhibits release of insulin, it is also administered orally in the treatment of hypoglycemia due to hyperinsulinism, particularly that associated with malignancy.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Hyperstat.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H7ClN2O2S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
364-98-7
CAS number
C8H7ClN2O2S
formula, see observation
DEF

Composé chimiquement proche des diurétiques thiazidiques, qui est utilisé par voie intraveineuse dans le traitement des crises hypoglycémiques d'origine pancréatique ou tumorale.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom d'Hyperstat.

OBS

Formule chimique : C8H7ClN2O2S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
364-98-7
CAS number
C8H7ClN2O2S
formula, see observation
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