Gvoke should be used to treat hypoglycemia only if the person cannot eat, passes out, or is having a seizure. Be sure you know how to give a this medicine before you need to use it. Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death.
You should not use Gvoke if you are allergic to glucagon or lactose, or if you have a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma) or adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Gvoke if you are allergic to glucagon or lactose, or if you have:
a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma); or
a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
Gvoke should be used to treat hypoglycemia only if the person is unable to eat, or is unconscious or having a seizure.
To make sure Gvoke is safe for you, tell your doctor if:
you have any tumor of the pancreas;
you have not recently eaten on a regular basis; or
you have chronic low blood sugar.
Glucagon is not expected to harm an unborn baby, but quickly treating hypoglycemia would outweigh any risks posed by using this medicine.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medicine.
How should I use Gvoke?
Gvoke is injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection). You will be shown how to use this injection in an emergency for severe hypoglycemia. Call your doctor after each time you use a this medicine.
Gvoke is available as a single-dose auto-injector or a single-dose pre-filled syringe (PFS).
Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death.
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 Gvoke 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.
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 Gvoke. 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 Gvoke 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 Gvoke after the expiration date on the label has passed.
Store the -injector or prefilled syringe in the foil pouch and use the medicine right away after opening.
