Glucagon Nasal Powder

Brands: Baqsimi

Uses

This medicine is used for the following purposes:

• diabetes
• low blood sugar

Instructions

Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid heat and direct light.

This medicine should only be used by a person who has been trained to recognize when and how it should be used.

This medicine is for use in the nose. Avoid getting the medicine into the eyes or mouth. Rinse the eyes with water if the medicine is sprayed into the eyes.

Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly.

Family, friends, and coworkers should all learn how to give this medicine to the patient.

Keep the medicine in the package until you are ready to use it.

Only use this medicine if the patient is unable to eat, unconscious, or having a seizure. Otherwise give juice, candy or glucose tablets by mouth to treat low blood sugar.

Symptoms of low blood sugar may include nausea, shaking, sweating, cold skin, fast heartbeat, hunger, and irritability.

If a patient is unconscious, turn them on their side to prevent choking.

Once fully awake and able to swallow, the patient should eat or drink to increase blood sugar levels.

If the patient does not awaken within 15 minutes of using the medicine, give a second dose. Seek immediate medical care.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Throw away the medicine after use. Do not save to use again later.

Check the medicine once a month, and replace it before it expires.

Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Patients with very low blood sugar may become very confused, lose consciousness, or have seizures.

Monitor your blood sugar as instructed by your doctor.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Always carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet showing that you are diabetic.

It is very important that you always have this medicine with you in case you need to use it. DO NOT leave it at home.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• bleeding that is severe or takes longer to stop
• headaches
• irritation inside the nose
• nausea and vomiting
• runny nose
• watery eyes

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

• fast or irregular heart beats

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Extra

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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