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PATIENT INFORMATION Glucagon (GLOO-ka-gon) for Injection, USP for subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous use What is Glucagon for Injection? Glucagon for Injection is a prescription medicine used: •to treat very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) in people with diabetes mellitus.•to stop movement in the intestines in people receiving radiology exams. Who should not use Glucagon for Injection? Do not use Glucagon for Injection if: •you have a tumor in the gland on top of your kidneys (adrenal gland) called a pheochromocytoma.•you have a tumor in your pancreas called an insulinoma.•you have a tumor in your pancreas called a glucagonoma because it could cause low blood sugar when used for your radiology exam•you are allergic to glucagon or lactose or any of the ingredients in Glucagon for Injection. See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Glucagon for Injection . Before using Glucagon for Injection, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: •have adrenal problems.•have pancreas problems.•have not had anything to eat or have not had a drink of water for a long time (prolonged fasting or starvation).•have low blood sugar that does not go away (chronic hypoglycemia).•have heart problems.•are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Glucagon will harm your unborn baby.•are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Glucagon passes into your breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Glucagon may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Glucagon works. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. How should I use Glucagon for Injection? •Read the detailed Instructions for Use that come with Glucagon for Injection.•Use Glucagon for Injection exactly how and when your healthcare provider tells you to use it.•Make sure you and your caregiver knows where you keep your Glucagon for Injection and how to use Glucagon for Injection the right way before you need their help.•Act quickly. Having very low blood sugar for a period of time may be harmful.•After Glucagon is mixed, make sure it is clear and of water-like consistency. Do not use if it has particles or is discolored.• After giving Glucagon for Injection the caregiver should call for emergency medical help right away. •Turn the person on their side to prevent them from choking.•If the person does not respond after 15 minutes, another dose may be given, if available while waiting for emergency medical help.•Eat sugar or a sugar sweetened product such as a regular soft drink or fruit juice as soon as you are able to swallow. Tell your healthcare provider each time you use Glucagon for Injection. Your healthcare provider may need to change the dose of your diabetes medicines. What are the possible side effects of Glucagon for Injection? Glucagon may cause serious side effects, including: • High blood pressure . Glucagon can cause high blood pressure in certain people with tumors in their adrenal glands called pheochromocytoma.• Low blood sugar . Glucagon can cause low blood sugar in people with tumors in their pancreas called insulinomas and glucagonomas. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: Very low blood sugar can cause confusion, seizures, passing out (loss of consciousness) and death. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to tell if you have low blood sugar and what to do if this happens while using Glucagon for Injection. Know your symptoms of low blood sugar. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treat low blood sugar. • Serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you have a serious allergic reaction including:• High blood sugar. If you receive Glucagon for Injection before your radiology exam, it can cause high blood sugar. Your healthcare provider will monitor your blood sugar levels during your treatment.• Heart problems. If you have heart problems and receive Glucagon for Injection before your radiology exam, you may have an increase in your blood pressure and pulse while using Glucagon for Injection which could be life threatening. Your healthcare provider will monitor your heart during treatment. The most common side effects of Glucagon for Injection include: Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Glucagon for Injection. For more information, ask your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. How should I store Glucagon for Injection? Before you mix the Glucagon powder and liquid: • Do not use Glucagon for Injection if the expiration date has passed.• Store Glucagon for Injection at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP]. • Do not freeze Glucagon. • Keep Glucagon for Injection in its original package and away from light. After you mix the Glucagon powder and liquid: • Use Glucagon for Injection right away. • Throw away unused Glucagon for Injection. Keep Glucagon for Injection and all medicines out of the reach of children . General Information about the safe and effective use of Glucagon for Injection. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Glucagon for Injection for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Glucagon for Injection to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Glucagon for Injection that is written for health professionals. What are the ingredients in the Glucagon for Injection? Active Ingredient: Glucagon Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, hydrochloric acid, and water for injection This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Distributed by: Sportpharm 2237 N Commerce Parkway, STE 1, Weston, Florida-33326 Relabeled by: Enovachem PHARMACEUTICALS Torrance, CA 90501
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Glucagon (GLOO-ka-gon) for Injection, USP Important • Read and become familiar with this Instructions for Use before an emergency happens. •Show your family members and others where you keep your Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar and how to use it the right way.•Call for emergency medical help right after you use Glucagon for Injection.• Do not share your Glucagon syringes or needles with another person. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them. •The prefilled syringe that comes with your Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar is for use with Glucagon for Injection only. Do not use Glucagon for Injection syringes to inject other medicines. How should I store Glucagon for Injection? Before you mix the Glucagon powder and liquid: •Store Glucagon at room temperature between 68° to 77°F (20° to 25°C).•Check the expiration date on the vial of Glucagon for Injection. Do not use Glucagon for Injection if the expiration date has passed.•Do not freeze Glucagon.•Keep Glucagon in its original package and away from light.After you mix the Glucagon powder and liquid:•Use Glucagon for Injection right away.•Throw away unused Glucagon for Injection. Supplies you will need for your Glucagon for Injection •Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar contains (see Figure A):•1 single-dose vial containing 1 mg Glucagon for Injection (as a sterile, white to off-white lyophilized powder or plug)•1 prefilled syringe containing 1 mL of diluent for Glucagon Figure A •1 puncture resistant container for throwing away used needles and syringes. See “How should I dispose of (throw away) used Glucagon syringes?” at the end of these instructions.•Alcohol swab (not included in kit) Preparing to Inject Glucagon for Injection •The Glucagon medicine comes as a dry powder. Before you use Glucagon for Injection, you must mix the dry powder with the syringe of diluent that comes in the Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar. Do not use any other liquid to mix the medicine. Step 1: Remove the flip-off seal from the vial of Glucagon. Wipe the rubber stopper on the vial with an alcohol swab (see Figure B). Figure B Step 2: Remove the needle protector from the syringe. Inject all of the diluent in the prefilled syringe into the vial containing Glucagon powder (see Figure C). Do not remove the plastic clip from the syringe. Remove syringe from the vial. Figure C Step 3: Swirl the vial gently until the Glucagon powder dissolves completely (see Figure D). Glucagon should not be used unless the solution is clear and of a water-like consistency. Figure D Step 4: Using the same syringe, hold the vial upside down and, making sure the needle tip remains in the solution, gently withdraw all the solution (1 mg mark on syringe) from the vial (see Figure E). The backstop and plastic clip on the syringe will prevent the rubber stopper from being pulled out of the syringe; however, if the plunger rod separates from the rubber stopper, simply reinsert the rod by turning it clockwise. The usual adult dose is 1 mg. For children weighing less than 44 lb (20 kg), give 1/2 adult dose (0.5 mg). For these children, withdraw 1/2 of the solution from the vial (0.5 mg mark on syringe). Figure E Injecting Glucagon for Injection Step 5: Choose your injection site and clean with an alcohol wipe. Injection sites for Glucagon for Injection are the buttocks, upper arm, or thigh. Step 6: Insert the needle into the loose tissue under the clean injection site and push the plunger to inject all (or 1/2 for children weighing less than 44 lbs.) of the Glucagon for Injection. After injecting Glucagon for Injection Step 7: Apply light pressure at the injection site and withdraw the needle. Press an alcohol swab against the injection site. Throw away your used syringe with the needle attached and any Glucagon that you did not use in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use. See “How should I dispose of (throw away) used Glucagon syringes?” at the end of these instructions. Step 8: Turn the person on their side. When an unconscious person wakes up, they may vomit. Turning the person on their side will prevent them from choking. Step 9: Call for emergency medical help right away. Step 10 : Feed the person as soon as they wake up and are able to swallow . Give the person a fast-acting source of sugar (such as a regular soft drink or fruit juice) and a long-acting source of sugar (such as crackers and cheese or a meat sandwich). Step 11: If the person does not awaken within 15 minutes, give another dose of Glucagon and inform a doctor or emergency services right away . Step 12: Even if the Glucagon revives the person, their doctor should be notified right away. A doctor should be notified whenever severe hypoglycemia occurs. Hypoglycemia may happen again after receiving Glucagon for Injection. Early symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) include: •sweating •depressed mood •drowsiness •tingling in the hands, feet, lips or tongue. •dizziness •irritability •sleep disturbances •abnormal behavior •irregular heartbeat •lightheadedness •anxiety •unsteady movement •tremor •inability to concentrate •blurred vision •personality change •hunger •headache •slurred speech •restlessness If not treated early, the symptoms may progress to severe hypoglycemia. Signs include: •confusion •seizures •unconsciousness •death How should I dispose of (throw away) used Glucagon syringes? •Put used syringes in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use. Do not throw away (dispose of) loose needles and syringes in your household trash. •If you do not have an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a household container that is:•made of a heavy-duty plastic,•can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, without sharps being able to come out,•upright and stable during use,•leak-resistant, and•properly labelled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container.•When your sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container. There may be state or local laws about how you should throw away used needles and syringes. For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA's website at: http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal .•Do not dispose of your used sharps disposal container in your household trash unless your community guidelines permit this. Do not recycle your used sharps disposal container. Keep Glucagon for Injection and all medicines out of the reach of children. This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Distributed by: Sportpharm 2237 N Commerce Parkway, STE 1, Weston, Florida-33326 Relabeled by: Enovachem PHARMACEUTICALS Torrance, CA 90501 Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D Figure E