Product Name

• Glucagen Hypokit 1 Mg, Prevent Hypoglycemic Complications - 1 Kit

Scientific Name

• Glucagon 1 Mg Injection

Category Of Glucagen Hypokit 1 Mg Pen

• Anti-Diabetic Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Glucagon

• Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans.
• The best-known action of glucagon is to stimulate glucose production in the liver and thereby maintain adequate plasma glucose concentrations.

Therapeutic Indications Of Glucagen Hypokit 1 Mg Pen

• treat severe hypoglycemia (extremely low blood sugar levels) in people using insulin or taking tablets to control their diabetes, who have become unconscious.

Method Of Administration Of Glucagen Hypokit 1 Mg Pen

• The freeze-dried GlucaGen powder should be dissolved in the water provided and then injected under the skin, into a muscle, or - by a medical person only - into a vein.
• Tell your relatives, friends, and close workmates that you have diabetes and how they can help you if you have a severe hypo. Make sure they know you should not be given anything to eat or drink if you are unconscious because you could choke.
• If you are unconscious, you should be turned on your side and your relatives, friends or workmates should get medical help immediately
• An injection of GlucaGen® HypoKit may speed up recovery from unconsciousness. This can be given by someone who has been instructed in its use. Make sure that your family, friends, or co-workers know how to use GlucaGen® and where it is kept before an emergency arises.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Glucagen Hypokit 1 Mg Pen

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
2. skin changes after injection at the injection site.
3. temporarily change in blood pressure
4. temporarily change in heart rate

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Glucagen Hypokit 1 Mg Pen

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice For Diabetic Patients

• All carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels so it’s important to know which foods contain carbohydrates. Choose the healthier foods that contain carbs and be aware of your portion sizes.
• Eat less salt. Eating lots of salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart diseases and stroke. And when you have diabetes, you’re already more at risk of all of these conditions.
• Eat more fruit and vegetables. This can help you get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs every day to help keep you healthy.
• You can always try low or zero-calorie sweeteners (also known as artificial sweeteners) to help you cut down sugar for example Steviana Sweetener or Tropicana Slim Sweetener
• Don’t forget to keep moving. Being more physically active goes hand in hand with eating healthier.
• Remember to measure your blood glucose level continuously by using home monitor like Accu-Check, Instant, Blood Glucose Monitor
• Thiozac Capsules & Neurobion Tablets will help you to reduce neuropathy induced by diabetes
• If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, fast heart beating, vision disorders, or difficulty in concentration, it usually helps to eat or drink something containing sugar.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Glucagen Hypokit 1 Mg Pen

• Do not use it if you have ever had an allergic reaction to GlucaGen® HypoKit or any of the ingredients
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Glucagen Hypokit 1 Mg Pen

• store below 25°c
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• Random blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher suggests diabetes. A blood sugar level of less than 140 mg/dL is normal. A reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates prediabetes
• Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level of less than 100 mg/dl is normal. A fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes. If it's 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests, you may have diabetes.
• Oral glucose tolerance test: For this test, you fast overnight, and the fasting blood sugar level is measured. Then you drink a sugary liquid, and blood sugar levels are tested periodically for the next two hours.

For More Information About Glucagon

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
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