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Glucagen 1mg Injection

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Product introduction

Glucagen 1mg Injection is used for emergency treatment of people with diabetes who have become unconscious because of very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia). It is used when such people are not able to take sugar by mouth. It may also be used in examinations of the gastrointestinal tract in adults.

Glucagen 1mg Injection is used in the treatment of severe or persistent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). It helps to raise the blood sugar levels in such patients. This medicine is also used in carrying out a barium study investigation. It may cause nausea as a side effect in some patients. This injection is given under the supervision of a doctor.

Uses of Glucagen Injection

Benefits of Glucagen Injection

In Severe hypoglycemia

Severe hypoglycemia or excessively low blood glucose level is an emergency condition that needs immediate medical attention. It can occur in those people who are on insulin therapy or certain anti-diabetic medicines and may become unconscious suddenly. Glucagen 1mg Injection raises the blood glucose levels and helps to restore the condition of the patient to normal. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should never be self-administered.

Side effects of Glucagen Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Glucagen

  • Nausea

How to use Glucagen Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glucagen 1mg Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glucagen 1mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Glucagen 1mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glucagen 1mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glucagen 1mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glucagen 1mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glucagen 1mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • The injection is given either under the skin or into a muscle. 
  • Ensure that both you and your family members know how to use Glucagen 1mg Injection in case your blood sugar becomes severely low.
  • It may take approximately 10 minutes to have an effect. Call your doctor immediately if the symptoms do not improve within 10 minutes of dose intake.
  • Take high sugar snacks such as sweets and fruit juice as soon as you are able to swallow. 
  • Avoid driving and any activity requiring mental focus until blood sugar level gets normal.
  • Inform your doctor every time you use this medicine as your dose may need to be adjusted. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Hormone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Anti-hypoglycemic agent

Patient concerns

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Fluctuations of Suger hypoglycemia
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Sir you need proper care and investigations then only medicine can be prescribed . Plz consult doctor nearby or visit diabetic clinic in gurgaon sector 52 RDCITY baljeet shopping complex near SRS MARKET .SNERGY MULTI SPECIALITY CLINIC
What should I do when suger level drop. In glucometer its showing low""
Dr. Ashwin Porwal
Internal Medicine
consult a doctor nearby as you may have hypoglycemia
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References

  1. Powers AC, D’Alessio D. Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1270.
  2. Nolte MS. Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 745-46.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 631-32.
  4. Glucagon. Gatwick, West Sussex: Novo Nordisk Limited; 1991 [revised Feb. 2015]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  5. Glucagon. Indianapolis, Indiana: Eli Lilly and Company; 2003. [Accessed 12 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd
Address: Plot No.32, 47-50, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560 066
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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