This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cardiovascular system, Subject name: Pharmacology
Which of the following statements about Diazoxide is false? 
Select and explain. 
A. It acts by opening ATP dependent K+ channels in beta cells, B. It can cause hypoglycemia, C. It can be used to treat patients with insulinoma, D. It is used as an antihypeensive agent
B: It can cause hypoglycemia
Answer: B: It can cause hypoglycemia 
Explanation: 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)