Glucagon is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion.
Glucagon is a prescription medicine used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Glucagon is also used to stop stomach movement during radiologic (x-ray) examinations undertaken to diagnose certain disorders of the stomach or intestines.
Glucagon is available as an auto-injector, prefilled syringe, or injection vial.
