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Which of the following statements about Diazoxide is false?

A
It acts by opening ATP dependent K+ channels in beta cells
B
It can cause hypoglycemia
C
It can be used to treat patients with insulinoma
D
It is used as an antihypeensive agent
High-Yield Explanation
Diazoxide inhibits insulin release from beta cells and causes hyperglycemia. It acts on ATP sensitive K+ channels and causes aeriolar dilation Diazoxide is structurally a thiazide. Thiazides are diuretics which causes hyperglycemia (Ref- Essentials of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 8th Edition)
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