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Glucagen Hypokit is the brand name for glucagon and is available as a subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous injection.

Glucagen Hypokit comes as a 1 mg single-dose vial of GlucaGen with a 1 mL single-dose syringe of Sterile Water for Injection.

Glucagen Hypokit is used to treat dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in adults and children. It is also used before certain diagnostic imaging procedures (e.g., MRI, CT scan) in adults.

Glucagen Hypokit contains glucagon, a natural hormone your body releases to increase blood sugar levels. When your blood sugar is too low, glucagon tells your body to release sugar stored in your liver into your bloodstream. When this happens, your blood sugar level goes up.

Glucagen Hypokit is typically dosed as follows for low blood sugar:

• Adults and children weighing 20 kg (44 lbs) or more: The typical dose is 1 mg (1 mL) as needed for very low blood sugar. If your blood sugar is still low after 15 minutes, another 1 mg dose can be given while waiting for emergency medical help.
• Children weighing less than 20 kg (44 lbs): The typical dose is 0.5 mg (0.5 mL) as needed for very low blood sugar. If your child’s blood sugar is still low after 15 minutes, another 0.5 mg dose can be given while waiting for emergency medical help.Adults and children weighing 20 kg (44 lbs) or more: The typical dose is 1 mg (1 mL) as needed for very low blood sugar. If your blood sugar is still low after 15 minutes, another 1 mg dose can be given while waiting for emergency medical help.
• Children weighing less than 20 kg (44 lbs): The typical dose is 0.5 mg (0.5 mL) as needed for very low blood sugar. If your child’s blood sugar is still low after 15 minutes, another 0.5 mg dose can be given while waiting for emergency medical help.

Glucagen Hypokit is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in the following:

• Pheochromocytoma
• Insulinoma
• Known hypersensitivity to glucagon or to any of the excipients
• Glucagonoma when used as a diagnostic aid

Common side effects of Glucagen Hypokit:

• Injection site reactions
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness

Serious side effects are rare with Glucagen Hypokit. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Serious allergic reactions: hives, itching, swelling of face or tongue, difficulty breathing

The following medications may interact with Glucagen Hypokit:

• Beta-blockers
• Indomethacin
• Anticholinergic drugs
• Warfarin
• Insulin

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It is not known whether this medication is safe for you and your unborn baby during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are already pregnant or if you have plans on becoming pregnant. They will recommend what is best for you.

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