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Glucagon (Systemic)

Brand Names : Glucagon Diagnostic Kit, Glucagon Emergency Kit, Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar

Glucagon | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects | Additional Information


Additional Information

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, glucagon is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions or undergoing certain medical procedures:

  • Overdose of beta-adrenergic blocking medicines
  • Overdose of calcium channel blocking medicines
  • Removing food or an object stuck in the esophagus
  • Hysterosalpingography (x-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes)

Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.


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Date Revised: 01/29/1999









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