Glugon 1mg Injection

Short Description

Glugon 1mg Injection is used for emergency treatment of people with diabetes who have become unconscious due to very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia).

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Glugon 1mg Injection may be given by a healthcare professional or by the patient's caregiver if they have been trained to use it. You and your family members should learn to recognize the symptoms of severe hypoglycemia (such as irritability, sweating, fast heart rate, feeling anxious or shaky, etc) and how to administer this medicine. Do not use Glugon 1mg Injection if it is discolored or if it contains particles. Glugon 1mg Injection raises the blood sugar levels. Once the person gains consciousness and is able to eat, he or she must be given a high sugar snack like sweets, biscuits, or fruit juice. This will help prevent your blood sugar levels from falling again.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Nausea

Glugon 1mg Injection is a natural hormone. It helps the liver to change glycogen into glucose. It works in barium study by relaxing the tone and motility of the smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract.

The injection is given either under the skin or into a muscle. Ensure that both you and your family members know how to use Glugon 1mg Injection in case your blood sugar becomes severely low. It may take approximately 10 minutes to have an effect. Call your doctor immediately if the symptoms do not improve within 10 minutes of dose intake. Take high sugar snacks such as sweets and fruit juice as soon as you are able to swallow. Avoid driving and any activity requiring mental focus until blood sugar level gets normal. Inform your doctor every time you use this medicine as your dose may need to be adjusted.