Diazoxide
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌdaɪ.əˈzɑkˌsaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diazoxide is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A potassium channel activator which causes local relaxation in smooth muscle by increasing membrane permeability to potassium ions, used as a vasodilator to treat hypertension and in diabetes to decrease the secretion of insulin.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A potassium channel activator which causes local relaxation in smooth muscle by increasing membrane permeability to potassium ions, used as a vasodilator to treat hypertension and in diabetes to decrease the secretion of insulin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oxdralazine, oxodipine, dioxadilol, vasodilator, eudemine, diltiazem.
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