Generic name: glucagon (injection route) [ GLOO-ka-gon ]
Drug class:Glucose elevating agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 15, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Glucagen
- Glucagen Diagnostic Kit
- Glucagon
- Glucagon Diagnostic Kit
- Glucagon Emergency Kit
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Glucose Regulation, Antihypoglycemic
Uses for Glucagon Diagnostic Kit
Glucagon injection is an emergency medicine used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in diabetes patients treated with insulin who have passed out or cannot take some form of sugar by mouth.
Glucagon injection is also used as a diagnostic aid during X-ray tests of the stomach and bowels. This is to improve test results by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and bowels.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Glucagon Diagnostic Kit
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of GlucaGen® to treat severe hypoglycemia in children. However, safety and efficacy of glucagon injection have not been established to be used as a diagnostic aid.
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