Leaflet GLUCAGEN HYPOKIT 1mg / ml powder and solvent for solution for injection
Product code: W64733001 Quantity: 1
Indicated for: hypoglycemia
Route of administration: injectable
Substance: glucagon (hormone)
ATC: H04AA01 (Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins | Glycogenolytic hormones)
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas, used as a medication to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), particularly in people with diabetes who use insulin. Glucagon works by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream, rapidly increasing blood sugar levels.
It is available as an injection or nasal spray and is typically used in emergency situations when the patient is unconscious or unable to consume food or drinks to raise their blood sugar. The injection can be administered intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or intravenously by a trained individual.
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, or injection site reactions. In rare cases, it may cause severe allergic reactions. After glucagon administration, the patient should consume carbohydrates to prevent a recurrence of low blood sugar.
Glucagon is a life-saving measure in cases of severe hypoglycemia and should be used as directed by a healthcare provider. It is important for people with diabetes and those around them to be trained in the proper use of this medication.
General data about GLUCAGEN HYPOKIT 1mg / ml
- Substance: glucagon
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-05-2021
- Product code: W64733001
- Concentration: 1mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form: powder and solvent for solution for injection
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for glucagon
Concentrations available for glucagon
- 1mg
- 1mg/ml
- 3mg