Proglycem (Diazoxide Suspension)

Name: Proglycem (Diazoxide Suspension)

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Proglycem?

  • If you have an allergy to diazoxide or any other part of Proglycem (diazoxide suspension).
  • If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
  • If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Proglycem (diazoxide suspension) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Proglycem?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take Proglycem (diazoxide suspension). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
  • This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take Proglycem (diazoxide suspension).
  • Follow the diet plan that your doctor told you about.
  • Check your blood sugar as you have been told by your doctor.
  • It may take several days to see the full effect.
  • Do not switch between different forms of Proglycem (diazoxide suspension) without first talking with the doctor.
  • If you are taking warfarin, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while you are taking it with Proglycem (diazoxide suspension).
  • Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
  • A very bad lung problem called pulmonary hypertension has happened in infants and newborns treated with Proglycem (diazoxide suspension). Once Proglycem (diazoxide suspension) was stopped, the lung problem got better or went away. Talk with the doctor
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Proglycem (diazoxide suspension) while you are pregnant.

If OVERDOSE is suspected

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Consumer information use

  • If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
  • Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
  • Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
  • Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
  • Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Proglycem (diazoxide suspension), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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