Description
Glucagen Hypokit 1
Key Information & Emergency Usage
Purpose: Treats severe low blood sugar when the patient cannot eat or drink or is unconscious.
- Action: Glucagon stimulates the liver to release stored sugar into the blood.
- Preparation: Inject the water into the vial, shake gently until dissolved, and draw the solution back into the syringe.
- Dosage: Full dose (1 mg) for adults/children over 12; half dose mg) for children under 12.
- Administration: Intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) injection in the upper arm, thigh, or buttocks.
- Recovery: Patients usually wake up within 10–15 minutes. Immediately upon waking, provide fast-acting glucose, followed by a long-acting carbohydrate meal.
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Storage: Store in a refrigerator (
