Glucagon for Injection is
for subcutaneous, intramuscular
, or intravenous injection. Administer intravenously ONLY under medical supervision.
Where should glucagon be injected?
You will inject the glucagon into
the person’s thigh or buttock
. Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab. If you don’t have an alcohol swab, skip this step. Insert the needle into the person’s skin in one quick motion at a 90 degree angle (straight up and down, see Figure 6).
Is glucagon given IM or SC?
Glucagon is available for use
intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously
in a kit that contains a vial of sterile glucagon and a syringe of sterile diluent.
How is glucagon administered?
Glucagon can
be injected with the prefilled syringe or autoinjector in the upper arm, thigh, or stomach
. Never inject glucagon prefilled syringe or autoinjector into a vein or muscle. It is important that all patients have a household member who knows the symptoms of low blood sugar and how to administer glucagon.
How do you give glucagon IV?
TO INJECT GLUCAGON
The usual
adult dose is 1 mg
. For children weighing less than 44 lb (20 kg), give 1⁄2 adult dose (0.5 mg). For children, withdraw 1⁄2 of the solution from the bottle (0.5 mg mark on syringe). DISCARD UNUSED PORTION.
Can glucagon be given orally?
Glucagon is not active when taken orally because it is destroyed in
the gastrointestinal tract before it can be absorbed. For the treatment of severe hypoglycemia: The use of glucagon in pediatric patients has been reported to be safe and effective.
How quickly does glucagon work?
The patient should become conscious
in less than 15 minutes after glucagon is injected
, but if not, a second dose may be given. Get the patient to a doctor or to hospital emergency care as soon as possible because being unconscious too long can be harmful.
How many times can glucagon be given?
Administer in conjunction with glucose/dextrose. 0.03 mg/kg/dose IM, IV, or subcutaneously once
(Max: 0.5 mg/dose); may repeat every 15 minutes for up to 3 doses
. Administer in conjunction with glucose/dextrose.
Can glucagon be given through clothing?
injection, hold syringe like a pen and quickly insert needle at a 90° into cleansed area; inject glucagon solution. Administering Glucagon: If it is not possible to remove clothing in a timely manner,
glucagon may be injected through clothing if necessary
.
How much glucagon should I inject?
For injection dosage forms (autoinjector or prefilled syringe): Adults and children 12 years of age and older—
1 milligram (mg) or 0.2 milliliter (mL)
injected under your skin. An additional dose of 1 mg or 0.2 mL may be repeated if there has been no response after 15 minutes while waiting for emergency assistance.
Can you self administer glucagon?
A glucagon injection is an emergency medical device for people with type 1 diabetes. It’s used to treat severely low blood sugar. The injections are designed so
you can carry them with you and administer them yourself
. But you do need a doctor’s prescription.
Can you overdose on glucagon?
What happens if I overdose on Glucagon (Glucagen)? Overdose symptoms may include
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid pulse, or high blood pressure
(severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears).
Is glucagon good or bad?
Glucagon was long seen as a
metabolic villain
, insulin’s “bad” counterpart. It raises blood sugar levels and ensures they don’t drop too low. But scientists recently realized that it may, in some cases, also increase satiety and help burn fats.
How fast do you give glucagon IV?
TOXALERT: Volume 17, Issue 1: January, 2000] The initial dose of glucagon is 3 mg IV over 1 minute. If ineffective, it should be followed by a 7 mg dose over 1 minute. The onset of action of
glucagon is within 5 minutes
and the duration of action is 15 minutes.
What’s another name for glucagon?
Glucagon is available under the following different brand names:
Glucagen
, Glucagon Emergency Kit, and GlucaGen HypoKit.
What is glucagon IV used for?
USES: Glucagon is a hormone that causes the liver to release glucose into the blood. It is used to
quickly increase blood sugar levels in diabetics with low blood
sugar (hypoglycemia). This medication may also be used during certain medical tests.
