Diazoxide

Diazoxide Warnings and Precautions

• Pulmonary hypertension: Has been reported in neonates and young infants treated with diazoxide; monitoring is recommended in this population.
• Fluid retention: Diazoxide can cause sodium and fluid retention; a diuretic may be needed.
• Abnormal facial features: Reported with chronic use (more than 4 years) in some children.
• Long half-life: The drug's half-life of approximately 30 hours means prolonged monitoring is needed after dose changes or acute episodes.
• Blood glucose monitoring: Periodic laboratory testing, including blood glucose monitoring, is required until the patient is stabilized.

How to Access Diazoxide in India: A 6-Step Process

Step 1 – Search & request your medicine: The patient or treating doctor submits a request with basic details to initiate the access process.

Step 2 – Verification & eligibility review: The team verifies availability and reviews eligibility against regulatory and clinical requirements to ensure a compliant pathway.

Step 3 – Receive quote & delivery timeline: A transparent quotation is shared, covering medicine cost, logistics, and a clear delivery timeline.

Step 4 – Regulatory approval process: Assistance is provided to secure the approvals and documentation required for legal cross-border access.

Step 5 – Temperature-controlled import & handling: The medicine is sourced and transported under strict GDP-compliant conditions to maintain product integrity.

Step 6 – Secure delivery: The medicine is delivered to the patient or treating hospital, with updates provided at each stage.

Note: From request to delivery, every step is designed to ensure your treatment reaches you safely, compliantly, and without unnecessary delays.

Documentation & Availability

What documents are required to import Diazoxide to India?

Diazoxide (Proglycem) oral suspension may be imported in the patient's name only, by patients or government hospitals, in line with India's import regulations for unapproved medicines. The following documentation is required:

• A valid prescription from a qualified endocrinologist
• The patient's diagnostic reports confirming hyperinsulinism-related hypoglycemia
• Patient ID proof (issued by the Government of India)

How is the order confirmed?

The order is confirmed only after receipt and verification of a valid prescription from the doctor and, if applicable, an import permit.

Is Diazoxide available in India?

Diazoxide (Proglycem oral suspension) is a prescription medicine that legally requires a doctor's prescription to be dispensed. As of current publicly available information, this formulation of Diazoxide is not commercially marketed in India.

However, patients in India can legally access Diazoxide through the Named Patient Program (NPP) — an import provision that allows patients to receive medicines approved in other countries but not yet marketed in India, under a doctor's prescription and proper regulatory documentation.

Diazoxide (Proglycem) is FDA-approved for the management of hypoglycemia due to hyperinsulinism, ensuring full transparency throughout the process.

Diazoxide can be made available to patients, doctors, and hospitals across major cities in India, including Gurgaon, Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Hyderabad, Mysore, Kerala, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Jaipur, Udaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Chandigarh, Mohali, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur, Mangalore, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Goa, Jammu, Srinagar, Dehradun, Bhopal, Indore, Ludhiana, Amritsar, and others.

Sourcing & Delivery of Diazoxide

Diazoxide is sourced directly from authorized channels in the country of origin and shipped to India under GDP-compliant logistics to preserve product integrity from dispatch to delivery.

• Storage maintained at 20°C to 25°C, protected from light — not refrigerated
• Real-time shipment tracking and delivery updates
• Delivery coordinated directly with the patient, family, or treating hospital

Availability of Diazoxide Across Major Cities in India

Named Patient Program supports access to Diazoxide for patients with hyperinsulinism-related hypoglycemia across major cities in India, coordinating documentation, sourcing, and delivery with treating endocrinologists.

Mumbai

Patients in Mumbai can access Diazoxide through NPP with support from treating endocrinologists.

Delhi

In Delhi, NPP coordinates with hospitals and specialty endocrinology clinics to facilitate timely access to Diazoxide.

Bangalore

Bangalore's endocrinology centers work with NPP to support patients requiring Diazoxide.

Chennai

Patients in Chennai can access Diazoxide through NPP, with coordination between treating doctors and the program's regulatory and logistics team.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad's endocrinology centers support diagnosis and access coordination for Diazoxide through NPP.

Kolkata

NPP facilitates access to Diazoxide for patients in Kolkata under the guidance of treating endocrinologists.

Pune

Patients in Pune can access Diazoxide through NPP with prescription-based coordination and delivery support.

Ahmedabad

NPP supports access to Diazoxide for patients in Ahmedabad, working directly with treating specialists.

Kochi

Patients in Kochi and across Kerala can access Diazoxide through NPP's regulated import pathway.

Chandigarh

NPP coordinates access to Diazoxide for patients in Chandigarh and the surrounding region.

Jaipur

Patients in Jaipur can access Diazoxide through NPP with support from treating endocrinologists.

Lucknow

NPP facilitates access to Diazoxide for patients in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh.

Bhubaneswar

Patients in Bhubaneswar can access Diazoxide through NPP's coordinated import and delivery process.

Guwahati

NPP supports access to Diazoxide for patients in Guwahati and across the Northeast region.

NPP also supports access for patients in other Indian cities not listed above — contact the team to check availability and timelines for your location.