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Diazoxide given orally raises blood sugar by slowing the release of insulin from the
pancreas.
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Nondiuretic hypotensive and antihypoglycemic agent; structurally related to the thiazide diuretics.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
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Nifedipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nifedipine relaxes (widens)
your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its
workload.
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