Glucagon

Gastrointestinal tract structure, Hypoglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes + 1 more

Treatment

3 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Glucagon

Treatment for

Gastrointestinal tract structure

What is Glucagon

GlucagonThe Generic name of this drug

Treatment SummaryGlucagon-like peptide II is being studied to learn more about Short Bowel Syndrome.

Glucagonis the brand name

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Glucagon Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Glucagon

1999

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Glucagon, otherwise called Glucagon, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses including Hypoglycemia and severe Hypoglycemia .

Hypoglycemia

severe Hypoglycemia

Gastrointestinal tract structure

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dosage of Glucagon is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction. The amount fluctuates as per the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Hypoglycemia

, 1.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg

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Type 2 Diabetes

, 1.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg

Gastrointestinal tract structure

, 1.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg

Type 2 Diabetes

, 1.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.5 mg

Warnings

Glucagon Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Glucagonoma

Do Not Combine

Insulinoma

Do Not Combine

Pheochromocytoma

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Glucagon may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Glucagon.

Common Glucagon Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

(R)-warfarin

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of (R)-warfarin can be increased when used in combination with Glucagon.

(S)-Warfarin

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of (S)-Warfarin can be increased when used in combination with Glucagon.

4-hydroxycoumarin

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of 4-hydroxycoumarin can be increased when used in combination with Glucagon.

Acenocoumarol

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of Acenocoumarol can be increased when used in combination with Glucagon.

Clorindione

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of Clorindione can be increased when used in combination with Glucagon.

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Glucagon Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Glucagon?

0 current trials are assessing the potential of Glucagon to address undefined medical conditions.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Type 2 Diabetes

89 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Type 2 Diabetes

178 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Hypoglycemia

0 Actively Recruiting

Gastrointestinal tract structure

0 Actively Recruiting

Glucagon Reviews: What are patients saying about Glucagon?

4Patient Review

5/6/2016

Glucagon for Low Blood Sugar

2.7Patient Review

7/13/2017

Glucagon for Low Blood Sugar

I would prefer this medication in pill form.

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Patient Q&A Section about glucagon

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What does glucagon do to insulin?

"Glucagon and insulin are both hormones that help to regulate blood sugar levels. Glucagon is responsible for preventing blood sugar levels from dropping too low, while insulin prevents them from rising too high."

Answered by AI

How does glucagon raise blood sugar?

"When blood glucose levels start to drop, the pancreas releases more glucagon. Glucagon helps raise blood glucose levels in multiple ways, such as triggering the liver to convert stored glucose into a usable form and release it into the bloodstream."

Answered by AI

What is glucagon and when is it used?

"Glucagon is a medication that is used to treat very low blood sugar, or to help with diagnostic testing of the stomach and other digestive organs. Glucagon is a glycogenolytic agent, which means that it helps the liver to release stored sugar into the blood."

Answered by AI

What is the function of glucagon?

"Under normal conditions, the hormone glucagon, secreted by pancreatic alpha cells, works with insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. This includes increasing liver production of sugar and release of sugar into the bloodstream during periods of low blood sugar."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Glucagon

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