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glucagon, gloo-ka-gon, belongs to the group, hormones, an emergency medicine, treat severe hypoglycemia, low blood sugar (Ency), in patients with diabetes who have passed out, cannot take some form, sugar by mouth, glucagon is also used during x-ray tests, the stomach and bowels to improve test results by relaxing the muscles, the stomach and bowels, this also makes the testing more comfortable for the patient, glucagon also, used for other conditions, glucagon, dosage form parenteral, injection, for glucagon, allergic reaction to glucagon, to beef, pork products, insulin, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, glucagon has not been studied in pregnant women, glucagon has not been shown to cause birth defects (Ency), other problems in animal studies, when breast-feeding (Ency), not known whether glucagon passes into breast milk, has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, this medicine has been tested in children, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects, in adults, haven't been studied specifically in older people, glucagon, elderly with use in other age groups, not expected to cause different side effects, problems in older people, in younger adults, an interaction might occur, change the doses, using any other prescription, nonprescription, over-the-counter, otc, other medical problems, glucagon, any other medical problems, diabetes mellitus, when glucagon is used for test, x-ray procedures in patients with diabetes that is well-controlled, a rise in blood sugar may occur; otherwise, glucagon is an important part, the management, diabetes, treat hypoglycemia, low blood sugar (Ency), insulinoma, tumors, the pancreas gland that make too much insulin, blood sugar concentrations may decrease, pheochromocytoma, glucagon can cause high blood pressure, glucagon is an emergency medicine, used, make sure, and a member, family, a friend understand exactly when, use this medicine before, glucagon is packaged in a kit with a vial, powder containing the medicine and a syringe filled with liquid to mix with the medicine, directions for mixing and injecting the medicine are, package, read the directions carefully and ask my health care professional for additional explanation, glucagon should not be mixed after the expiration date printed on the kit and on one vial, check the date regularly and replace the medicine before it expires, the printed expiration date does not apply after mixing, when any unused portion, discarded, glucagon will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, glucagon, dose is different, as an emergency treatment for hypoglycemia, adults and children weighing 20 kilograms, 44 pounds, more: 1 milligram, repeated after fifteen minutes if necessary, children weighing up to 20 kg, 44 pounds, 0.5 mg, 20 to 30 micrograms, mcg, per kg, 9.1 to 13.6 mcg per pound, body weight, repeated after fifteen minutes if necessary, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, store the unmixed medicine at room temperature, do not store the unmixed medicine, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, patients with diabetes should be aware, hypoglycemia, low blood sugar (Ency), symptoms may develop in a very short time and may result from, using too much insulin, insulin reaction, as a side effect from oral antidiabetic medicines, delaying, missing a scheduled snack, meal, sickness, especially with vomiting, diarrhea, exercising more than usual, corrected, hypoglycemia will lead to unconsciousness, convulsions, seizures, possibly death, early symptoms, hypoglycemia include : anxious feeling, behavior change similar to being drunk, blurred vision (Ency), cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin, difficulty in concentrating, drowsiness (Ency), excessive hunger, fast heartbeat, headache, nausea, nervousness, nightmares, restless sleep, shakiness, slurred speech, unusual tiredness (Ency), weakness, symptoms, hypoglycemia can differ from person to person, learn my own signs, low blood sugar so, can treat it quickly, a good idea also, blood sugar to confirm, low, should know what to do if symptoms, low blood sugar occur, eating, drinking something containing sugar when symptoms, low blood sugar first appear will usually prevent them from getting worse, make the use, glucagon unnecessary, good sources, sugar include glucose tablets, gel, corn syrup, honey, sugar cubes, table sugar, dissolved in water, fruit juice, nondiet soft drinks, a meal is not scheduled soon, 1 hour, should also eat a light snack, crackers and cheese, half a sandwich, drink a glass, milk to keep my blood sugar from going down again, should not eat hard candy, mints because the sugar will not get into my blood stream quickly enough, also should not eat foods high in fat, chocolate because the fat slows down the sugar entering the blood stream, after 10 to 20 minutes, check my blood sugar again to make sure, not still too low, tell someone, take, to a hospital right away if the symptoms do not improve after eating, drinking a sweet food, do not try to drive myself , severe symptoms, convulsions, seizures, unconsciousness occur, the patient with diabetes should not be given anything to eat, drink, there is a chance that he, she could choke from not swallowing correctly, glucagon should be administered, patient's doctor should be, at once, becomes necessary to inject glucagon, a family member, friend should know the following, after the injection, turn the patient on his, her left side, glucagon, some patients to vomit and this position will reduce the possibility, choking, the patient should become conscious in less than 15 minutes after glucagon is injected, a second dose, get the patient to a doctor, to hospital emergency care, being unconscious too long can be harmful, when the patient is conscious, swallow, give him, her some form, sugar, glucagon is not effective for much longer than 1 ½ hours and is used only until the patient is able to swallow, fruit juice, corn syrup, honey, sugar cubes, table sugar, dissolved in water, all work quickly, then, a snack, meal is not scheduled for an hour, more, the patient should also eat some crackers and cheese, half a sandwich, drink a glass, milk, this will prevent hypoglycemia from occurring again before the next meal, snack, the patient, caregiver should continue to monitor the patient's blood sugar, for about 3 to 4 hours after the patient regains consciousness, the blood sugar should be checked every hour, nausea and vomiting prevent the patient from swallowing some form, sugar for an hour after glucagon is given, medical help should be obtained, keep a physician informed, any hypoglycemic episodes, glucagon, the symptoms are successfully controlled and there seem, no continuing problems, complete information is necessary for the doctor to provide the best possible treatment, any condition, replace my supply, glucagon, in case another hypoglycemic episode occurs, should wear a medical identification, i.d, bracelet, chain at all times, should carry an i.d, card that lists my medical condition and medicines, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, get emergency help immediately, side effects occur, dizziness (Ency), lightheadedness, trouble in breathing, symptoms, overdose, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat (Ency), appetite, muscle cramps (Ency), pain, nausea, continuing, vomiting, continuing, weakness, arms, legs, trunk, severe, possible if the following side effect occurs, skin rash (Ency), side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, fast heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, other side effects, additional information once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show, also useful for other medical problems, uses are not included in product labeling, glucagon is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions, undergoing certain medical procedures, overdose, beta-adrenergic blocking medicines, overdose, calcium channel blocking medicines, removing food, an object stuck, esophagus, hysterosalpingography, x-ray examination, the uterus and fallopian tubes, other than, information, there is no additional information relating to, side effects for these uses, brand names, glucagon diagnostic kit glucagon emergency kit glucagon emergency kit for low blood sugar (Ency), glucagon emergency kit, category antidote, to beta-adrenergic blocking agents antidote, to calcium channel blocking agents antihypoglycemic antispasmodic diagnostic aid adjunct, antispasmodic