Baqsimi Nasal Powder
Generic name:glucagon (nasal) [ GLOO-ka-gon ]
Drug class:Glucose elevating agents
What is Baqsimi?
Baqsimi is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion.
Baqsimi Nasal Powder is a prescription medicine used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in adult and children at least 4 years old.
Baqsimi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Baqsimi should be used to treat hypoglycemia only if the person cannot eat, passes out, or is having a seizure. Be sure you know how to give Baqsimi nasal powder 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.
You should not use this medicine if you have a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma) or adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Baqsimi if you are allergic to glucagon, or if you have:
a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma); or
a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
Baqsimi should be used to treat hypoglycemia only if the person is unable to eat, or is unconscious or having a seizure.
Tell your doctor if:
you have any tumor of the pancreas;
you have not recently eaten on a regular basis; or
you have chronic low blood sugar.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Glucagon is not expected to harm an unborn baby, but quickly treating hypoglycemia would outweigh any risks posed by using Baqsimi.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medicine.
How should I use Baqsimi?
Baqsimi is a powder medicine that is inserted into the nose but does not need to be inhaled. You will be shown how to use this medicine for severe hypoglycemia. Call your doctor after each time you use nasal.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death.
Be sure you know how to give Baqsimi nasal powder before you need to use it. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
If you are a caregiver, get emergency medical help after giving Baqsimi nasal powder. If the patient does not improv...
