Generic name: glucagon (injection) [ GLOO-ka-gon ]
Brand names: GlucaGen, GlucaGen HypoKit, Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, Gvoke HypoPen, Gvoke PFS
Drug class:Glucose elevating agents
What is Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar?
Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion.
Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar is used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar is also used during a radiologic (x-ray) examination to help diagnose certain disorders of the stomach or intestines.
Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar 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 a Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar 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.
You should not use Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar if you are allergic to Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar or lactose, or if you have a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma) or adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
