Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar

Name: Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar

What is Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar (glucagon)?

Glucagon is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion.

Glucagon is used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Glucagon is also used during a radiologic (x-ray) examination to help diagnose certain disorders of the stomach or intestines.

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

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar (glucagon)?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to glucagon or lactose, or if you have:

  • a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma); or

  • a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).

Glucagon should be used to treat hypoglycemia only if the person is unable to eat, or is unconscious or having a seizure.

To make glucagon is safe for you, 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.

Glucagon is not expected to harm an unborn baby, but quickly treating hypoglycemia would outweigh any risks posed by using glucagon.

It is not known whether glucagon passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medicine.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid pulse, or high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, nosebleed, anxiety, confusion, severe chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats).

What other drugs will affect Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar (glucagon)?

Many other medicines can affect your blood sugar, and some medicines can increase or decrease the effects of medicines used to treat diabetes. Some drugs can also cause you to have fewer symptoms of hypoglycemia, making it harder to tell when your blood sugar is low. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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