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What is Gvoke (glucagon) used for and how does it work?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Sep 5, 2024.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

Gvoke is an injection used to treat very low blood sugar (severe ) in diabetic patients. Gvoke (glucagon) injection helps increase the blood sugar levels and can be lifesaving if a patient has severely low blood sugar and is unable to eat or drink something to increase it.

Severe hypoglycemia should be treated as an emergency as if it is left untreated it may cause seizure, coma or death

Symptoms of very low blood sugar are:

How does Gvoke work?

If your blood sugar is very low (hypoglycemia) then Gvoke is injected subcutaneously

Once the blood sugars have returned to a more normal level the patient should become alert and be able to eat. Even if a patient seems well, after having very low blood sugar levels, the patient should still see their health care professional promptly.

Severe low blood sugar is an emergency and you should not leave the person alone.

What forms is Gvoke available in ?

Gvoke Is available in three different forms for patients preference:


Gvoke Kit

Gvoke PFS

Gvoke HypoPen

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