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Glucagen 1 mg Injection

Manufactured byNovo Nordisk India Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsGlucagon
Description
Glucagen 1 mg Injection is a polypeptide hormone which is used in the treatment of conditions like low blood glucose to increase the concentration of glucose in the blood. It is also used during radiologic examinations of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract for relaxing the smooth muscles. This medicine should be used with caution in the pediatric population.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Glucagen 1 mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Chills
  • Rash
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Itching
  • Vomiting
  • Sweating

Uses of Glucagen 1 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Radiographic Examinaton
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect on glucose is approximately 1 to 5 minutes after an intravenous administration and 10 minutes after a subcutaneous administration. For radiologic examination purposes, this medicine shows its effect within 1 minute after an intravenous administration and within 4-10 minutes after an intramuscular administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    For its action on glucose, the time until which this medicine remains active in the body ranges from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the route of administration. For radiologic examination purposes, the time until which this medicine remains active in the body ranges from 9 to 32 minutes depending on the route of administration.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to glucagon.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Insulinoma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of insulinoma due to the increased risk of secondary hypoglycemia.

Pheochromocytoma

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of Pheochromocytoma due to the increased risk of a sudden and marked increase in the patient's blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary for such patients, during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of missing a dose are very less.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Warfarin

Indomethacin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Glucagen 1 mg Injection exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
In conditions of low blood glucose levels, this medicine works by increasing the blood glucose levels. This helps in relieving associated symptoms as well. This medicine relaxes the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and thus helps in performing radiologic examinations of the stomach and intestines.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Glucose elevating agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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http://www.tga.gov.au/prescribing-medicines-pregnancy-database
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