Glucagon Benefits & Uses

Glucagon is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hypoglycemia ( Hypoglycemia Treatment )

Glucagon Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Glucagon Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glucagon is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting

Unknown

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Confusion
Blurred vision
Coma
Nervousness
Weakness
Tachycardia
Dizziness

Glucagon Related Warnings

Is the use of Glucagon safe for pregnant women?

Glucagon may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Glucagon again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Glucagon safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Glucagon. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Glucagon on the Kidneys?

Glucagon has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Glucagon on the Liver?

Glucagon can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Glucagon on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Glucagon. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Glucagon with Other Drugs

Glucagon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Insulin Regular

Atenolol

Propranolol

Glucagon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glucagon unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastritis
Heart Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Glucagon

Is this Glucagon habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Glucagon is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Glucagon as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Glucagon should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Glucagon cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Glucagon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glucagon

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glucagon together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Glucagon

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Glucagon with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucagon

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 280-281

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 617-619

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