| diazoxide | <chemical> A peripheral vasodilator that reduces blood pressure. Diazoxide also has antidiuretic and hypoglycaemic effects. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, thiazide, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine, 7-chloro-3-methyl-, 1,1-dioxide (12 Dec 1998) |
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