Use glucagon exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death.
Glucagon is injected under the skin, into a muscle, or into a vein. You will be shown how to use the emergency injections for severe hypoglycemia. Call your doctor after each time you use a glucagon injection.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Be sure you know how to give a glucagon injection before you need to use it. The correct dose for a child is lower than an adult dose. A child's dose may also be based on how much the child weighs. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
You may need to mix glucagon with a liquid (diluent) before using it. When using injections by yourself, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medicine.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
After the injection, you should eat a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, glucose gel, hard candy, raisins, or non-diet soda) and then eat a snack or small meal such as cheese and crackers or a meat sandwich.
If you are a caregiver, get emergency medical help after giving a glucagon injection. If the patient does not improve within 15 minutes, you may need to mix a new dose and give a second injection.
Blood sugar levels can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals. Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.
To keep from having severe hypoglycemia, follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Store glucagon and any diluent at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Throw away any mixed medicine you have not used right away. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date on the label has passed.
Store the auto-injector or prefilled syringe in the foil pouch and use the medicine right away after opening.
 Detailed Glucagon dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since glucagon is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.
Call your doctor promptly if symptoms do not improve after using glucagon.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid pulse, or high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears).
