Glucagen 1mg Injection

Glucagon (1mg)

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Glucagen 1mg Injection is used for emergency treatment of people with diabetes who have become unconscious because of very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia). It is used when such people are not able to take sugar by mouth. It may also be used in examinations of the gastrointestinal tract in adults.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 01 Feb 2026 | 06:19 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Glucagon (1mg)

Marketer

Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Glucagen 1mg Injection may be given by a healthcare professional or by the patient’s caregiver if they have been trained to use it. You and your family members should learn to recognize the symptoms of severe hypoglycemia (such as irritability, sweating, fast heart rate, feeling anxious or shaky etc) and how to administer this medicine. Do not use Glucagen 1mg Injection if it is discolored or if it contains particles.

Glucagen 1mg Injection raises the blood sugar levels. Once the person gains consciousness and is able to eat, he or she must be given a high sugar snack like sweets, biscuits, or fruit juice. This will help prevent your blood sugar levels from falling again.

It is important to get emergency medical assistance after using this medicine. Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and keep you under observation for some time. A complete medical evaluation is advised for all such people to find out the cause of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) and to prevent it from happening again.

The most common side effect of this medicine is nausea. Please consult your doctor if it does not resolve or persists for a longer duration. Glucagen 1mg Injection may not work properly if you have been fasting for a long time or if your low blood sugar levels have been caused by drinking too much alcohol.

Uses of Glucagen Injection

Severe hypoglycemia

Benefits of Glucagen Injection

Severe hypoglycemia
Severe hypoglycemia or excessively low blood glucose level is an emergency condition that needs immediate medical attention. It can occur in those people who are on insulin therapy or certain anti-diabetic medicines and may become unconscious suddenly. Glucagen 1mg Injection raises the blood glucose levels and helps to restore the condition of the patient to normal. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should never be self-administered.

Side effects of Glucagen Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Glucagen

Nausea

How to use Glucagen Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Glucagen Injection works

Glucagen 1mg Injection is a natural hormone. It helps the liver to change glycogen into glucose. It works in barium study by relaxing the tone and motility of the smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract.

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Quick tips

The injection is given either under the skin or into a muscle.
Ensure that both you and your family members know how to use Glucagen 1mg Injection in case your blood sugar becomes severely low.
It may take approximately 10 minutes to have an effect. Call your doctor immediately if the symptoms do not improve within 10 minutes of dose intake.
Take high sugar snacks such as sweets and fruit juice as soon as you are able to swallow.
Avoid driving and any activity requiring mental focus until blood sugar level gets normal.
Inform your doctor every time you use this medicine as your dose may need to be adjusted.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Glucagen 1mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Glucagen 1mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glucagen 1mg Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

CAUTION

Glucagen 1mg Injection may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glucagen 1mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glucagen 1mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Glucagen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Indomethacin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them. Glucagon may increase the metabolism of Indomethacin.

Moderate

Indomethacin (Injection Route)

Moderate

Indomethacin (Rectal Route)

Moderate

Warfarin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your blood clotting time and overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Mild

Labetalol (Injection Route)

Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any abnormal or unexpected changes in blood sugar levels. Labetalol may reduce efficacy of Glucagon.

Frequently asked questions

What is Glucagen 1mg Injection used for?

Glucagen 1mg Injection is an emergency injection prescribed to treat severe hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar) in people with diabetes aged 2 years or older when they cannot eat or drink, or need help from someone else.

How quickly does Glucagen 1mg Injection usually work, and what should happen after it is given?

Most people begin to respond within about 15 minutes after receiving Glucagen 1mg Injection, but some may take longer. When the person wakes up or improves, give a fast-acting carbohydrate (for example, fruit juice) to restore blood glucose stores and prevent the low blood sugar from coming back. If there is no improvement after 15 minutes, another device may be used while waiting for emergency help.

Who must not use Glucagen 1mg Injection?

Individuals should not use Glucagen 1mg Injection if they are allergic to glucagon or any of the ingredients, or if they have a tumor of the adrenal gland called pheochromocytoma. Always check the leaflet or ask a clinician if you are unsure.

Can Glucagen 1mg Injection fail to work in some situations?

Yes. Glucagen 1mg Injection relies on stored sugar (glycogen) in the liver to raise blood glucose, so it may not work if the person has been fasting for a long time, has chronic low blood sugar, has adrenal insufficiency, or in alcohol-related low blood sugar. In those situations, glucose given directly by mouth (if safe) or by IV in the hospital may be needed.

What are the common reactions I should expect after Glucagen 1mg Injection is given?

After receiving Glucagen 1mg Injection, nausea and vomiting are the most commonly reported reactions. Headache or a fast heartbeat may also occur. These effects are usually mild , and stop on their own, but vomiting is common enough that the person should be turned on their side if unconscious to prevent choking.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Peptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Anti-hypoglycemic agent

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Random Blood

References

Powers AC, D’Alessio D. Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1270.
Nolte MS. Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 745-46.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 631-32.
Glucagon. Gatwick, West Sussex: Novo Nordisk Limited; 1991 [revised Feb. 2015]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Glucagon. Indianapolis, Indiana: Eli Lilly and Company; 2003. [Accessed 12 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Glucagen Injection

Benefits of Glucagen Injection

Side effects of Glucagen Injection

How to use Glucagen Injection

How Glucagen Injection works

All substitutes for Glucagen 1mg Injection

Glugon 1mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Indomethacin (Oral Route)

Indomethacin (Injection Route)

Indomethacin (Rectal Route)

Warfarin (Oral Route)

Labetalol (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Glucagen 1mg Injection used for?

How quickly does Glucagen 1mg Injection usually work, and what should happen after it is given?

Who must not use Glucagen 1mg Injection?

Can Glucagen 1mg Injection fail to work in some situations?

What are the common reactions I should expect after Glucagen 1mg Injection is given?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Random Blood

References

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