Lilly Glucagon Tutorial
Glucagon is a potentially lifesaving treatment for episodes of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which could otherwise result in insulin coma or insulin reaction. If you or your child takes insulin, many doctors recommend keeping at least one source of glucagon on hand. Glucagon is given by injection and usually stops the symptoms of severe low blood sugar quickly by releasing a burst of glucose into the blood. The Lilly Glucagon Emergency Kit is small and portable, keeps all the items needed to administer glucagon, and comes in a bright red case which is easy to recognize.
If you do not already have a Lilly Glucagon Emergency Kit, ask your doctor if you or your child needs kits for home or wherever you or your child spends time. The Glucagon Kit is easy for family, friends, other parents, school nurses, and child care providers to use in case of an emergency. You should talk to the people who need to be prepared in case you or your child has a severe hypoglycemic event. For more information, please view the tutorial below.
Download a glucagon brochure with the information featured in this tutorial.
Indication
Glucagon (Glucagon for Injection [rDNA origin]) is used to treat insulin coma or insulin reaction resulting from severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Important Safety Information for Glucagon
- You should not use glucagon if you have pheochromocytoma.
- Severe side effects are very rare, although nausea and vomiting may occur occasionally.
- A few people may be allergic to glucagon or one of the inactive ingredients in glucagon.
- Do not use glucagon after the date stamped on the bottle label and do not prepare glucagon until you are ready to use it.
- If you have questions concerning the use of glucagon, consult a healthcare provider, nurse, or pharmacist.
Please see the Information for the User and Information for the Physician for complete details.
Glucagon is available by prescription only.
