<prompt> Which of the following statements about Diazoxide is false?It acts by opening ATP dependent K channels in beta cellsIt can cause hypoglycemiaIt can be used to treat patients with insulinomaIt is used as an antihypeensive agent  <response>: Diazoxide inhibits insulin release from beta cells and causes hyperglycemia. It acts on ATP sensitive K channels and causes aeriolar dilation Diazoxide is structurally a thiazide. Thiazides are diuretics which causes hyperglycemia Ref- Essentials of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 8th Edition 