Zegalogue

Generic name:dasiglucagon
Dosage form: injection, for subcutaneous use
Drug class:Glucose elevating agents

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on Sep 1, 2021.

What is Zegalogue?

Zegalogue is a prescription medicine used to treat very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) in people with diabetes aged 6 years and older.

It is not known if Zegalogue is safe and effective in children under 6 years of age.

Who should not use Zegalogue?

Do not use Zegalogue if you:

• have a tumor called pheochromocytoma in the gland on top of your kidneys (adrenal gland).
• have a tumor called insulinoma in your pancreas.

Before using Zegalogue

Before using Zegalogue, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• have a tumor in your pancreas.
• are allergic to dasiglucagon or any other ingredients in Zegalogue. See the end of this page for a complete list of ingredients.
• have not had food or water for a long time (prolonged fasting or starvation).
• have adrenal insufficiency.
• have low blood sugar that does not go away (chronic hypoglycemia).
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if dasiglucagon passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you can use Zegalogue while breastfeeding.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-thecounter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

How should I use Zegalogue?

• Use Zegalogue exactly how your healthcare provider tells you to use it.
• Read the detailed Instructions For Use that come with your prescription.
• Make sure your caregiver knows where you keep your auto-injectorn or syringe and how to use Zegalogue the right way before you need it.
• You...