Drugs & Vitamins

Active Ingredients: Diazoxide
Other Names: Proglycem Oral Suspension
Rx Status: Available by prescription only
Generic Available: No
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What is/are Proglycem Oral Suspension? (Back to top)
DIAZOXIDE helps to treat low blood sugar when too much insulin is produced. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine? (Back to top)
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes
• heart disease
• history of gout
• kidney disease
• an unusual or allergic reaction to diazoxide, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine? (Back to top)
Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as newborn for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose? (Back to top)
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine? (Back to top)

• diuretics
• medicines for blood pressure
• phenytoin
• warfarin

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine? (Back to top)
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• changes in vision
• chest pain
• cloudy, dark urine
• fast, irregular heart beat
• feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
• fruity odor to breath
• increased thirst
• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
• unusual swelling or sudden weight gain
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual eye or mouth movements
• unusually weak or tired

• changes in taste
• diarrhea
• headache
• loss of appetite
• nausea, vomiting
• unusually excessive hair growth

This list may not describe all possible side effects.

What should I watch for while using this medicine? (Back to top)
Check with your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better in 2 or 3 weeks. You will need to have important blood work done while you are taking this medicine. Check your blood sugar as directed.

You may need to be on a special diet while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about the foods that you eat and the vitamins that you take.

Where should I keep this medicine? (Back to top)
Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Last Updated:April 14, 2008

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