Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe Benefits & Uses

Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hypoglycemia ( Hypoglycemia Treatment )

Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe Related Warnings

Is the use of Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe safe for pregnant women?

Glucagen can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Glucagen, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Glucagen. If you see any side effects, stop taking Glucagen immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Glucagen again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe on the Kidneys?

Glucagen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe on the Liver?

Glucagen may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Glucagen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastritis
Heart Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe

Is this Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe for mental disorders.

No

Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Glucagen 1 Mg Prefilled Syringe and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucagon

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 280-281

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 617-619

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