Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Glucagon Injection
Glucagon Injection
| Generic name | glucagon |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Glucose elevating agents |
| Forms | Vial for reconstitution with diluent syringe (kit), Single-dose prefilled autoinjector, Single-dose prefilled syringe, Intravenous injection, Intranasal device (nasal powder) |
Glucagon is a hormone medicine that is identical to the natural glucagon made by your body. It is given as a shot to quickly raise blood sugar levels during a severe low blood sugar emergency.
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