Baqsimi is a powder medicine that is inserted into the nose but does not need to be inhaled. You will be shown how to use this medicine for severe hypoglycemia. Call your doctor after each time you use nasal.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death.
Be sure you know how to give Baqsimi nasal powder before you need to use it. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
If you are a caregiver, get emergency medical help after giving Baqsimi nasal powder. If the patient does not improve within 15 minutes, you may need to give a second dose.
Do not push the plunger or test the device prior to administration.
Administer Baqsimi according to the printed instructions on the shrink-wrapped tube label and the Instructions for Use.
Administer the dose by inserting the tip into one nostril and pressing the device plunger all the way in until the green line is no longer showing. The dose does not need to be inhaled.
Call for emergency assistance immediately after administering the dose.
When the patient responds to treatment, give oral carbohydrates to restore the liver glycogen and prevent recurrence of hypoglycemia.
Do not attempt to reuse Baqsimi . Each Baqsimi device contains one dose of glucagon and cannot be reused.
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.
After using Baqsimi nasal powder, 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 crackers with cheese or peanut butter.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the medicine in the original packaging until you are ready to use it. Replace the medicine if the expiration date on the label has passed.
 Detailed Baqsimi dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Baqsimi is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.
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, constipation, rapid pulse, or increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears).
