A 30 year old male presents with recurrent attacks of sweating and dizziness. Fuher workup reveals low blood glucose levels with inappropriatlely elevated insulin and C-peptide levels. Imaging shows a lesion in the pancreas. He is diagnosed with insulinoma and given diazoxide. Which of the following is the mechanism of action of this drug?
A 30 year old male presents with recurrent attacks of sweating and dizziness. Fuher workup reveals low blood glucose levels with inappropriatlely elevated insulin and C-peptide levels. Imaging shows a lesion in the pancreas. He is diagnosed with insulinoma and given diazoxide. Which of the following is the mechanism of action of this drug?
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A 30 year old male presents with recurrent attacks of sweating and dizziness. Fuher workup reveals low blood glucose levels with inappropriatlely elevated insulin and C-peptide levels. Imaging shows a lesion in the pancreas. He is diagnosed with insulinoma and given diazoxide. Which of the following is the mechanism of action of this drug?
β Correct Answer: A. Opening of the sensitive K+ channels
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