Structure
Diazoxide Chemical Structure – C8H7ClN2O2S
Mode of action
Diazoxide blocks potassium channels in the beta cell membrane, which inhibits the pancreas from releasing insulin.
Diazoxide activates potassium channels.
This works to increase the permeability of cell membranes to potassium ions.
As a result, the smooth muscles in the area relax because of this activity.
This disables voltage-gated calcium ion channels, which prevents the development of an action potential.
Uses
Diazoxide is used to treat hypoglycemia in patients whose body produces too much insulin (because of several illnesses).