diazoxide

American

[dahy-az-ok-sahyd] / ˌdaɪ æzˈɒk saɪd /

noun

Pharmacology.

a substance, C 8 H 7 ClN 2 O 2 S, having potent antihypertensive action and used to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive crisis.

Etymology

Origin of diazoxide

diaz- + oxide, components of the chemical name

Example Sentences

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Soleno had just a $44 million market cap at the time it reported positive, statistically significant top-line results in a trial evaluating the efficacy of its diazoxide choline extended-release tablets.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

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