Glucagon Emergency Kit - Glucagon Recombinant - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Glucagon Emergency Kit.
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Read Before Using Glucagon Emergency Kit (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have the following medical condition.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea or vomiting; fast, irregular heartbeat; severe headache.

Usage Instructions

• Inject this medication into a vein (IV), a muscle (IM), or under the skin (SC), as directed by your doctor.
• Learn all preparation and usage instructions for this medication.
• After preparation, use the medication immediately.
• Discard any unused liquid.
• If you have questions about any of this information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Before using, check the product visually for particles or discoloration (cloudiness).
• After the product has been mixed with the liquid provided, the medication should be clear, with a water- like consistency.
• If particles or discoloration are present, do not use the liquid.
• When treating severely low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) and if the patient is unconscious, inject the glucagon and turn the patient on their side to avoid choking if they vomit.
• The doctor must be called immediately.
• The patient should regain consciousness in less than 15 minutes.
• If not, a second dose may be given.
• A sugar source (for example, glucose tablets, juice) should be given when the patient regains consciousness.
• Glucagon is only effective for 90 minutes and is to be used only until the patient is able to swallow.
• The blood sugar level should be kept up by eating snacks consisting of crackers, cheese, half a sandwich, or a glass of milk.
• The blood sugar should be checked hourly for three to four hours after regaining consciousness.
• Notify your doctor immediately when an episode of low blood sugar has occurred.
• Your insulin dose and diet may need to be adjusted.
• Closely monitor your blood sugar level to prevent it from getting too low.

Medicinal Applications

• Glucagon is a hormone used to quickly increase blood sugar levels in diabetics with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
• Glucagon is also used as a diagnostic aid during x-ray examination of the stomach, intestines, and colon (decreases GI motility).

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Not applicable.

Glucagon Emergency Kit Storage Instructions

• Follow all directions on the product package for proper storage.
• Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain how to store this medication.
• After mixing with the supplied liquid, this medication should be used immediately.
• Discard any unused liquid left in the vial.

Glucagon Emergency Kit Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests will be performed to monitor your condition.

Other Medicinal Applications

• Glucagon may also be used to treat the symptoms of overdose of some medications.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting may occur, but these may also be signs of low blood sugar.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction include.