All of the following causes hyperglycemia, EXCEPT
Correct Answer: Theophylline
Description: Ans. is 'c' Theophylline Theophylline causes hypoglycemia List of drugs causing hyperglycemia. Diazoxide* Ethacrynic acid* Furosemide* Glucocorticoids* Pentamidine* Thiazides* Oral contraceptives* Niacin Growth hormone Asparaginase Note : Pentamidine causes both hypo and hyperglycemia (Mechanism: Pentamidine causes lysis of pancreatic beta cells: Insulin is released initially causing hypoglycemia. Later on permanent IDDM can result)
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