Glucagon (Systemic)
Brand Names : Glucagon Diagnostic Kit, Glucagon Emergency Kit, Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar
Category- Antidote, to beta-adrenergic blocking agents
- antidote, to calcium channel blocking agents
- antihypoglycemic
- antispasmodic
- diagnostic aid adjunct, antispasmodic
DescriptionGlucagon (GLOO-ka-gon) belongs to the group of
medicines called hormones. It is an emergency medicine used to treat severe
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in patients with diabetes who have passed out
or cannot take some form of sugar by mouth.
Glucagon is also used during x-ray tests of the stomach and bowels to improve
test results by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and bowels. This also
makes the testing more comfortable for the patient.
Glucagon also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Glucagon is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Glucagon Diagnostic Kit
- Glucagon Emergency Kit
- Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar
In Canada—
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
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