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GlucaGen

GlucaGen is used for:

Treating insulin coma or insulin reaction resulting from severe low blood sugar and diabetes in patients who are unable to take sugar by mouth. GlucaGen also may be used to treat certain conditions as determined by your doctor.

GlucaGen is a hormone. It works by stimulating the liver to release glucose into the blood.

Do NOT use GlucaGen if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in GlucaGen
• you have tumors on your adrenal gland or pancreas

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using GlucaGen :

Some medical conditions may interact with GlucaGen . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have adrenal gland problems or diabetes, or are malnourished

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with GlucaGen . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol) because the effectiveness of GlucaGen may be decreased
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because its action and side effects, including increased risk of bleeding, may be increased by GlucaGen

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if GlucaGen may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use GlucaGen :

Use GlucaGen as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• GlucaGen comes with an additional patient leaflet. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get GlucaGen refilled.
• Carefully follow the instructions for use, and be sure family members, friends, and coworkers know how to give you GlucaGen . Contact your health care provider if you have questions about use. Symptoms of low blood sugar include the following: sweating; dizziness; irregular heartbeat; tremor; hunger; restlessness; tingling in the hands, feet, lips, or tongue; lightheadedness; inability to concentrate; headache; drowsiness; sleep disturbances; anxiety; blurred vision; slurred speech; depressed mood; irritability; abnormal behavior; unsteady movement; personality changes.
• If GlucaGen contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• After mixing, use immediately. Throw away any unused portion. Do not use after the date stamped on the bottle.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• If you miss a dose of GlucaGen , contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use GlucaGen .

Important safety information:

• Always carry a quick source of sugar such as candy or glucose tablets to take at the first warning sign of a low blood sugar reaction.
• Make sure your relatives or close friends know that medical attention is always required if you become unconscious. Patients who are unconscious because of high blood sugar will not respond to GlucaGen and should not be given candy or glucose tablets.
• You will need to test your blood or urine often to check your sugar level.
• LAB TESTS, including blood glucose levels, may be performed to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using GlucaGen during pregnancy. It is unknown if GlucaGen is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using GlucaGen , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of GlucaGen :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Nausea.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fainting; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; rapid pulse; vomiting.

Before mixing, store GlucaGen at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. After mixing, use immediately. Keep GlucaGen out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about GlucaGen , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• GlucaGen is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about GlucaGen . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.