DigiNepal Health ENनेहि

← Health · Medicines

💊 Diazoxide

💊 This is information only, not a prescription. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. For an overdose or poisoning, call 102.

SmartAnswer by DigiNepal SI

Diazoxide choline is an oral medication used to treat hyperphagia in patients 4 years and older with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The exact mechanism of action is not well understood, but it is believed to help control appetite and reduce food intake. However, this information is not a diagnosis and should be discussed with a healthcare provider for personalized advice and treatment.

Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference

How it works

The exact mechanism of action of diazoxide choline in the treatment of hyperphagia in patients 4 years of age and older with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is unknown.

🚨 Overdose or poisoning

For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.

📞 Call 102

Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference

US FDA DailyMed; NLM RxNorm

Emergency — call📞 102