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Is glucagon emergency kit over the counter?
This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor. Be sure to talk to your doctor or other health care provider about GLUCAGON and how to take it. Your doctor is the best person to help you decide if GLUCAGON is right for you. GLUCAGON is available by prescription only.
What is in a glucagon emergency kit?
The Glucagon Emergency Kit contains glucagon for injection. Glucagon triggers the liver to release stored sugar, which raises blood sugar in the event of a severe hypoglycemic episode. For patients with diabetes, a hypoglycemic episode can occur anywhere, anytime.
How long does glucagon emergency kit last?
The kit contains one vial of powdered glucagon and one syringe containing sterile water for mixing. The kit may be stored up to 24 months at room temperature and should not be used after the expiration date on the vial.
How much does 1 mg of glucagon raise blood sugar?
In a study of 25 volunteers, a subcutaneous dose of 1 mg glucagon resulted in a mean peak glucose concentration of 136 mg/dL 30 minutes after injection (see Figure 1B). Similarly, following intramuscular injection, the mean peak glucose level was 138 mg/dL, which occurred at 26 minutes after injection.
Who should have a glucagon kit?
You need glucagon if your blood sugar level is less than 50 mg/dl and you are: Unable to eat or drink safely because you’re confused or disoriented. Unconscious. Having seizures.
What is the brand name for glucagon?
Glucagon is available under the following different brand names: Glucagen, Glucagon Emergency Kit, and GlucaGen HypoKit.
Can you inject glucagon through clothes?
Use an alcohol wipe to clean the top of the glucagon bottle before giving the glucagon. You can give glucagon through your child’s clothing.
Who can 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.
Where should glucagon be injected?
This medicine is given as a shot under the skin of your stomach, thigh, or upper arm. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you GlucaGen® as a diagnostic aid during X-ray tests of the stomach and bowels. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or into a vein.
How do you get glucagon?
Asking your doctor for emergency glucagon Asking for glucagon should be as simple as asking for a new prescription for test-strips or insulin. Glucagon is a prescription, just like insulin, and needs insurance approval. However, you’ll want to make sure they do not prescribe the older form of emergency glucagon to you.
How long is a glucagon emergency kit good for?
a GlucaGen ® may be stored up to 24 months at controlled room temperature 68° to 77° prior to reconstitution. Do not freeze. Keep in original package to protect from light. Text: double click to edit.
Does a glucagon kit need refrigeration?
When not in use, (ie still in powder form) the glucagon kit or BAQSIMI inhaler should be stored at room temperature. Do not freeze or refrigerate and keep away from direct sunlight. If using for mini-dosing, mixed glucagon can be stored in the refrigerator for 24 hours. What can cause hypoglycemia?
How should a nurse administer glucagon?
Unable to eat or drink safely because you’re confused or disoriented
Where do you administer glucagon?
Open the glucagon kit.