GlucaGen Hypokit Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glucagon HCl, biosynthetic

Indications/Uses

Treatment of severe hypoglycaemic reactions in insulin-treated diabetic patients.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

SC, IM or IV inj. Adult & childn >25 kg 1 mg. Childn <25 kg or 6-8 yr 0.5 mg.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Adrenal gland tumour.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ marked depletion of liver glycogen stores, fasting, low levels of adrenaline, chronic hypoglycaemia or hypoglycaemia caused by drinking too much alcohol. When used in connection w/ endoscopy or radiography. Elderly w/ a heart condition.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea & vomiting.

Drug Interactions

Insulin, indomethacin. May increase anticoagulant effect of warfarin.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Other Agents Affecting Metabolism

ATC Classification

H04AA01 - glucagon ; Belongs to the class of glycogenolytic hormones. Used in the treatment of hypoglycemia.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

GlucaGen Hypokit powd for inj 1 mg

Packing/Price

1's

GlucaGen Hypokit

glucagon

Manufacturer:

Novo Nordisk

Distributor:

Firma Chun Cheong

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