Zegalogue Autoinjector

Generic name:dasiglucagon [ DAS-i-GLOO-ka-gon ]
Brand names: Zegalogue Autoinjector, Zegalogue Prefilled Syringe
Drug class:Glucose elevating agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 16, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Zegalogue Autoinjector?

Zegalogue Autoinjector is used to treat very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Zegalogue Autoinjector may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Be sure you and your caregivers know how to give a Zegalogue Autoinjector injection before you need to use it. Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Zegalogue Autoinjector if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma); or

• a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).

Tell your doctor if you have:

• any tumor of the pancreas;

• chronic low blood sugar;

• adrenal gland problems;

• a latex allergy; or

• if you have not recently eaten on a regular basis.

Do not give Zegalogue Autoinjector to a child without medical advice.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Zegalogue Autoinjector is not expected to harm an unborn baby, but quickly t...