Which of the following statements is true of the vasodilator drug diazoxide?
A. Its hypotensive effects last for 1 to 2 hours.
B. Diazoxide is used when the BP needs to be lowered gradually.
C. Diazoxide is a very potent vasodilator and has significant diuretic activity.
D. Structurally, diazoxide is similar to the thiazide diuretics.
Answer: D
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