Comparing GlucaGen vs Glucagon
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Prescription only
GlucaGen is an injection that contains glucagon as a dry powder which is mixed immediately before use with sterile water when needed to treat severe low blood sugar levels in adults and children... View more |
Prescription only
Glucagon is a synthetic hormone that may be used to treat severely low blood sugar levels (severe hypoglycemia) in adults and children with diabetes, or as a diagnostic aid during a radiologic... View more |
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| More about GlucaGen (glucagon) | More about Glucagon | ||||||||
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Glucagon has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other glucagon brands include: Baqsimi, Gvoke, Gvoke VialDx | Baqsimi, GlucaGen, Gvoke, Gvoke VialDx | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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1 hour |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 70 drugs are known to interact with GlucaGen:
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A total of 70 drugs are known to interact with Glucagon:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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November 14, 1960 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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See also:
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