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    • VYKAT XR

    • QTY 30
    • 25 MG
    • Tablet ER 24H
    • Near  77381

DIAZOXIDE (DYE az OX ide) treats an intense sense of hunger and desire to eat in people with Prader-Willi syndrome. It works by decreasing appetite.


VYKAT XR Lifestyle Interactions

  • Diazoxide Choline 25mg, Oral tablet, extended release

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during diazoxide treatment due to the risk of increased diazoxide exposure and adverse reactions. Diazoxide is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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