<p><strong>Pregnancy</strong>: Reproduction studies using the oral preparation in rats have revealed increased fetal resorptions and delayed parturition, as well as fetal skeletal anomalies; evidence of skeletal and cardiac teratogenic effects in rabbits has been noted with intravenous administration. The drug has also been demonstrated to cross the placental barrier in animals and to cause degeneration of the fetal pancreatic beta cells. Since there are no adequate data on fetal effects of this drug when given to pregnant women, safety in pregnancy has not been established. When the use of Diazoxide is considered, the indications should be limited to those specified above for adults, and the potential benefits to the mother must be weighed against possible harmful effects to the fetus. Diazoxide Tablets are only to be used in pregnant women when the indicated condition is deemed to put the mother&#39;s life at risk. Prolonged oral therapy of Diazoxide during pregnancy has been reported to cause alopecia in the newborn.<br />
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<strong>Nursing mothers</strong>: Information is not available concerning the passage of Diazoxide in breast milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for adverse reactions from Diazoxide in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.</p>