L. Baker, R. Kaye, A. Root
Oct 1, 1967
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The Journal of Pediatrics
Abstract
Diazoxide has been used in the treatment of eight infants and children with severe idiopathic hypoglycemia. During periods of treatment ranging from 4 to 18 months, patients responded well to administration of Diazoxide even though control had previously been inadequate on corticosteroid therapy. The most frequent side effect has been hypertrichosis lanuginosa. Suppression of insulin response appears to be an important part of the mechanism of action of Diazoxide.