GLUCAGEN (GLUCAGON)

GlucaGen Information

GlucaGen is more often generically called glucagon. It has been established that the drug may have some extra hepatic effects such as relaxation of the stomach / duodenum / small bowel / colon smooth muscle.

GlucaGen Indications

GlucaGen is commonly used in the treatment of some severe hypoglycemic reactions. These reactions often occur in the cases of diabetic patients who are following an insulin treatment. GlucaGen can and is sometimes used for other purposes besides the one that has been mentioned here.

GlucaGen Warnings

GlucaGen is a category B FDA pregnancy medicine, therefore it has not been established with certainty whether GlucaGen could have harmful effects on unborn babies or not. Women should first consult with their doctors before starting a GlucaGen treatment if they are or are planning to be pregnant in the foreseable future. The patient should inform his doctor if he happens to experience any unpleasant side effects of the drug such as hypotension, general rash, or cases of anaphylactic shock combined with increased difficulty in breathing. It is not known if GlucaGen can pass into breast milk or not, therefore we recommend mothers to talk to their doctor before starting a GlucaGen treatment if they are breastfeeding their baby. GlucaGen could have harmful effects in other conditions or disorders that have not been mentioned here. We recommend the patient to ask his personal physician about any other risks involved.

GlucaGen Intake Guidelines

In order to get the best result from your GlucaGen treatment, it is recommended that you should follow the exact instructions that your doctor has given you. If you fail to understand them you should not think twice before asking a doctor, nurse or pharmacist for further explanations. You must be extremely careful while taking GlucaGen if you have fasting, starvation, Pheochromocytoma of insulinoma, adrenal insufficiency, hypoglycemia or if you are diabetic, old or are suffering from a cardiac disease. You should inform your doctor immediately if any reactions of severe hypoglycemia should occur.

GlucaGen Dosage

The correct dosage of GlucaGen that you ought to take should be obtained from your doctor. In order to achieve the best results from your GlucaGen treatment you should follow step by step all the instructions that your doctor has given you. You must not change the dosage of GlucaGen that you take if you are not advised to do so by your own doctor. The correct dosage of GlucaGen may vary from one person to another, depending on the patient’s condition and sometimes on the strength of the drug.

GlucaGen Overdose

The cases of a patient suffering from an overdose with GlucaGen were very rare; therefore this condition is not common. However, if the patient suspects to be suffering from an overdose of GlucaGen, he or she should seek for emergency medical attention immediately or he or she should contact a doctor at once. The most common symptoms that result from a GlucaGen overdose are vomiting, nausea, inhibition of GI tract motility, increased pulse rate and blood pressure.

GlucaGen Missed Dose

If you happen to miss one of your GlucaGen doses you should call your doctor immediately and ask him for further instructions. You must not take a double dose of the medicine unless you were told by your physician to do so.

GlucaGen Side Effects

Your treatment with GlucaGen can result in some unpleasant side effects such as: vomiting, nausea, increased pulse rate and blood pressure. There are other side effects that have not been mentioned here but that are also likely to occur during the treatment. If you are experiencing any of these conditions you are in need of immediate medical attention. You should inform your doctor of any unpleasant or unusual symptoms that you think might be connected with your GlucaGen treatment.

GlucaGen Drug Reactions

Combined with GlucaGen, other drugs could cause serious undesirable effects. You should ask your physician for a list of the drugs that can cause problems if taken besides GlucaGen. You should consult with your doctor before taking any other medicines (even if they are simple vitamins, herbal products or minerals).