Drug guide

Glucagon Diagnostic Kit

Glucagon Diagnostic Kit (GLOO-ka-gon) belongs to the group of medicines called hormones. It is an emergency medicine used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in patients with diabetes who have passed out or cannot take some form of sugar by mouth. Glucagon Diagnostic Kit is also used during x-ray tests of the stomach and bowels to improve test results by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and bowels. This also makes the testing more comfortable for the patient. Glucagon Diagnostic Kit also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Glucagon Diagnostic Kit is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Parenteral Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand names:
- Glucagon
- Glucagon Diagnostic Kit
- Glucagon Emergency Kit
- Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar