Drug-induced hypoglycemia is a condition that results in lowering blood sugar level due to administration of certain medications. Hypoglycemia is a common condition that affects a number of people. Hypoglycemia-drug induced is the alternative name of the condition.

As mentioned above, due to administration of few drugs the condition of hypoglycemia arises. Drugs like Quinidine, insulin, haloperidol, beta-blockers, MAO inhibitors, Sulfonylureas, bacrtium, etc. results in drug-induced hypoglycemia. Other factors that result in dropping blood sugar levels include drinking alcohol, missing meals, purposefully or unintentionally taking over dosage of medicines that are used for treating diabetes, etc.

Control over blood sugar helps in preventing the disease. Proper exercise, healthy diet, not administering any medication without doctor’s recommendation, etc. are some measures that help in preventing the condition.