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Glucagen Hypokit TM
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Active ingredients: inert substance, glucagon hydrochloride
Pack: Glucagen Hypokit (1 x 1 mg vial, 1 x 1 mL inert diluent syringe), 1 pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: GLUCAGEN HYPOKIT glucagon (rys) 1mg (1IU) powder for injection vial with diluent syringeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Therapeutic: Treatment of severe hypoglycaemic reactions which may occur in the management of diabetic patients receiving insulin or oral hypoglycaemic agents. To prevent the occurrence of secondary hypoglycaemia, oral carbohydrate should be given to restore the hepatic glycogen when the patient has responded to the treatment. The mechanism and hence treatment of sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycaemia differs from that of severe insulin-induced hypoglycaemia in some important ways. Consciousness should preferably be restored by the administration of intravenous glucose. If glucagon is used due to the unavailability of intravenous glucose (e.g. before reaching a hospital) care should be taken to protect against secondary hypoglycaemia with constant monitoring of the patient's blood sugar level by medical personnel. Subsequent administration of intravenous glucose may be required.,Diagnostic: Motility inhibitor in examinations of the gastrointestinal tract in adults, e.g. double contrast radiography and endoscopy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Diluent, not applicable
- Intravenous
- Clear colourless liquid
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White powder to be recontituted with the clear colourless liquid supplied.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- vial of powder - 1mg pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- syringe of water - 1.1mL pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient glucagon hydrochloride
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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