How to Take Glucagon
Glucagon is meant to be given through intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injections. Before applying this injection, mix the powder and the liquid perfectly. However, you need to mix them just before using. Otherwise, you might not get the desired relief. Generally, glucagon is administered in a dose of 0.25 - 0.5 unit depending upon the current situation of the patient. Use this injection immediately after you experience the symptoms of low blood sugar. After you take this injection, make sure to turn onto side. It helps in checking the incidence vomiting. After taking this injection you should contact your doctor and tell him/her regarding exact condition. While injecting this, make sure that you are following the prescription of doctor strictly. If you frequently witness symptoms of low blood pressure, you need to keep Glucagon kit with you always. Overdose of Glucagon is harmful too. Continuous overdose of Glucagon might make you vulnerable towards pancreatic tumors like glucagonoma. It can also trigger symptoms of necrolytic migratory erythema. Overdose of Glucagon might cause reduction in amino acids. Do not use this injection if you are allergic to glucagon. Similarly, you need to tell your doctor regarding all prescription and non-prescription drugs that you are using.
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Glucagon General InformationGlucagon, secreted by pancreas has opposite effects of insulin. It is a hormone and can elevate blood sugar level. It is indicated intravenously when oral glucose intake is not possible. This injection should be indicated to patients who have adrenal problems. Similarly, people having diseases related to blood vessels, pancreatic tumors and insulinoma should avoid Glucagon.
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